% replaces any number of letters (la% - lake, lamp)_ replaces one letter (ca_ - car, cat)

Other crossword clues for answer "CRONY"

CRONY
Associate
Good buddy
Sidekick
Ally
Pal
One of the gang
Favor recipient
Chum
Close friend
Bosom buddy
Mate, and a hint to the starts of this puzzle's four longest answers
Close companion
Amigo
Close pal
Cohort
Comrade
Lifelong pal
Intimate
Long-time pal
Old buddy
Old chum
Partner in crime
Old pal
Bud
Old friend
Buddy
Familiar friend.
Intimate companion.
Back-room fellow
Favor-seeking sort
Political bosom buddy
Compadre
Baddie's buddy
Friend
Inner circle member
Trusted confidant
Longtime buddy
Longtime friend
Political pal
Confidante
Confidant
Familiar