"Your heart is true, you're a ___ and a confidant" (3)

I believe the answer is:

pal

(Other definitions for pal that I've seen before include "China" , "Buddy, chum" , "Friend (colloq.)" , "Close friend" , "Mate, buddy" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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