Filed from 5 published puzzles

CRONY

Set to 5 different clues across 5 published puzzles, most often “Bosom buddy” — The New York Times, Monday, 4 January 2010.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Bosom buddyonce

    The New York Times — Monday, 4 January 2010

  • Intimateonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 1 February 2008

  • Old palonce

    The New York Times — Monday, 12 March 2007

  • Sidekickonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 24 March 2002

  • Back-room fellowonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 11 September 1994

Other answers to these clues