Answer: sidekick

AnswerCrossword Clue
SIDEKICKClose friend
SIDEKICKSecond banana
SIDEKICKWhat Mutt is to Jeff, for instance.
SIDEKICKAlly
SIDEKICKPal
SIDEKICKBuddy
SIDEKICKChum
SIDEKICKTagalong
sidekicka partner
sidekickA person's assistant or close associate, esp. one who has less authority than that person