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

Other crossword clues for answer "CRONY"

CRONY
Chum
Political ally
Pal
One of the gang
Favor recipient
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
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
Associate
Good buddy
Sidekick
Ally