Devotee holds tip of rose bud (6)

I believe the answer is:

friend

(Other definitions for friend that I've seen before include "Companion; Quaker" , "One in need is one indeed" , "Pal, mate" , "Quaker - pal" , "Supporter of cause" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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