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Grew close (with) (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bonded

(Other definitions for bonded that I've seen before include "Securely joined" , "United or joined like mother and child" , "Fastened" , "Connected or united, perhaps emotionally" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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