"___ pal"

BRO3 lettersrecorded 5 times for this clue

The New York Times, Monday, 17 May 2010, set by Jay Kaskel.

Also in 4 further puzzles in The New York Times, 1996–2008.

AMIGO5 lettersrecorded 5 times for this clue

The New York Times, Wednesday, 12 November 2003, set by Alan Arbesfeld.

Also in 4 further puzzles in The New York Times, 1999–2002.

MATE4 lettersrecorded 4 times for this clue

The New York Times, Thursday, 29 November 2007, set by Elizabeth C. Gorski.

Also in 3 further puzzles in The New York Times, 2003–2005.

MAC3 lettersrecorded 2 times for this clue

The New York Times, Friday, 22 February 2008, set by Mike Nothnagel and David Quarfoot.

Also in 1 further puzzle in The New York Times, 2007.

BEA3 lettersrecorded 2 times for this clue

The New York Times, Sunday, 18 January 2009, set by Randolph Ross — HIGH FIVE.

Also in 1 further puzzle in The New York Times, 2000.

CHUM4 lettersrecorded 2 times for this clue

The New York Times, Tuesday, 23 November 2010, set by Richard Chisholm.

Also in 1 further puzzle in The New York Times, 2003.

BUB3 lettersrecorded 2 times for this clue

The New York Times, Saturday, 26 February 2011, set by Bob Peoples.

Also in 1 further puzzle in The New York Times, 2008.

KIDDO5 lettersrecorded 2 times for this clue

The New York Times, Monday, 3 September 2007, set by Sarah Keller.

Also in 1 further puzzle in The New York Times, 2000.

BUDDY5 lettersrecorded 2 times for this clue

The New York Times, Monday, 5 May 2003, set by Mel Taub.

Also in 1 further puzzle in The New York Times, 2001.

GAL3 lettersrecorded once for this clue

The New York Times, Thursday, 25 February 2010, set by Holden Baker.

PAISANO7 lettersrecorded once for this clue

The New York Times, Thursday, 7 March 2002, set by Elizabeth C. Gorski.

BUCKO5 lettersrecorded once for this clue

The New York Times, Monday, 2 December 2002, set by Gregory E. Paul.