Henchman (5)
'henchman' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for crony that I've seen before include "China" , "Sidekick" , "mate" , "Corny (anag.)" , "Close friend" .)
'henchman' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for accomplice that I've seen before include "Partner in plan" , "Criminal's associate" , "Colleague" , "Fellow criminal" , "ally" .)