Chum - Crossword Clue, Answer and Explanation

'chum' is the definition.
(both can mean a friend)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for pal that I've seen before include "Mate, informal friend" , "Mate, buddy" , "Crony" , "Brother" , "Buddy, chum" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post, the Evening Standard, The Times, the LA Times, The Mirror, the USA Today, the King Feature Syndicate, The Star Tribune, The Telegraph, The Independent, The Sun, the Universal, the Penny Press, the Newsday, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

'chum' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for friend that I've seen before include "Supporter of cause" , "Colleague" , "Ally, supporter" , "Pal, amigo" , "One you know well and regard with affection" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

'chum' is the definition.
(I know that buddy is a type of chum)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for buddy that I've seen before include "Chum, sidekick" , "Best friend" , "Friend (mainly US)" , "Close friend (US)" , "Friend, pal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

'chum' is the definition.
(I know that mate is a type of chum)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for mate that I've seen before include "Chess ending; pal" , "Friend; chess ending" , "Officer below master on a commercial ship" , "tea" , "Chess finale" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and the Newsday.

Chum (3)