Crossword Clue:

one who can be relied on

AnswerCrossword Clue
GUMSHOEOne who may be on your case
LUIGICharacter who can be played in every installment of 26-Down
BARTCartoon boy who can be described by an anagram of his name
JENNYWoman in a 1982 hit who can be reached using the starts of the answers to the starred clues
SPORTOne who can take a joke
NURSEOne who can take the pressure?
MINEROne who can pick his work?
LIPREADEROne who can see what you're saying
ANGLEROne who opens a can of worms?
EXILEOne who can never go home again