Answer: comrades

AnswerCrossword Clue
COMRADESClose associates
COMRADESFriends
COMRADESNinotchka and others.
COMRADESThey are sometimes in arms
COMRADESRed's pals
COMRADESBuddies
comradescompanion or associate
comradesCOMRADE, a close friend