*Cook's companion saving places? (5)
I believe the answer is:
banks
'places?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with contact as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for banks that I've seen before include "Financial institutions" , "Relies" .)