Answer: chums

AnswerCrossword Clue
CHUMSUses fish as bait.
chumsclose friend
chumsCHUM, to be close friends with someone
CHUMSFriends
CHUMSAssociates closely
CHUMSPeople to hang out with
CHUMSBosom buddies
CHUMSFinn and Sawyer, e.g.
CHUMSGood friends
CHUMSPals
CHUMSCronies.
CHUMSClose friends.
CHUMSThey're close to you
CHUMSGood buddies
CHUMSBuds
CHUMSCronies
CHUMSBuddies