Answer: crony

AnswerCrossword Clue
CRONY

Associate

CRONY

Good buddy

CRONY

Sidekick

CRONY
Ally
CRONY
Political ally
CRONYPal
CRONYOne of the gang
CRONYBosom buddy
CRONYChum
CRONYCohort
CRONYClose friend
CRONYClose companion
CRONYAmigo
CRONYClose pal
CRONYIntimate
CRONYLong-time pal
CRONYOld buddy
CRONYOld chum
CRONYBuddy
CRONYChum.
CRONYFamiliar friend.
CRONYIntimate companion.
CRONYPal.
CRONYClose companion.
CRONYOld chum.
CRONYBack-room fellow
CRONYOld pal
CRONYFavor-seeking sort
CRONYCompadre
CRONYFriend
CRONYConfidante
CRONYConfidant
CRONYLongtime pal
CRONYBud
CRONYFamiliar
CRONYPolitical bosom buddy