It is meant for close friends (9)

I believe the answer is:

intimates

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'close friends' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'it is meant' is the wordplay.
'it is meant' can be anagrammed to 'INTIMATES'.
Though, I am not sure how the anagram is indicated.

'for' is the link.

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(Another definition for intimates that I've seen is " Hints - close friends".)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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