Mates (7)
'mates' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Another definition for pals that I've seen is " Friends".)
(Another definition for cronies that I've seen is " 'Buddies, sidekicks (7)'".)
'mates' is the definition.
('spouse' can be a synonym of 'mate')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for spouses that I've seen before include "Partners in marriage" , "Wives or husbands" .)
'mates' is the definition.
('pair' can be a synonym of 'mate')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pairs that I've seen before include "Duos" , "golfing matches" , "Couples" .)