Chum - Crossword Clue, Answer and Explanation

'chum' is the definition.
(both can mean a friend)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for bud that I've seen before include "American beer" , "Small pre-flower knob on plant" , "Flower yet to open" , "Shoot, sprout" , "Unopened flower" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Sun, The Telegraph, The Mirror, the Newsday, the LA Times, the USA Today, the Evening Standard, The Independent, The New York Times, The Star Tribune, the Penny Press, the King Feature Syndicate, The Times and the Universal.

'chum' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for friend that I've seen before include "Supporter of cause" , "Colleague" , "Ally, supporter" , "Pal, amigo" , "One you know well and regard with affection" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

'chum' is the definition.
(I know that buddy is a type of chum)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for buddy that I've seen before include "Chum, sidekick" , "Best friend" , "Friend (mainly US)" , "Close friend (US)" , "Friend, pal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

'chum' is the definition.
(I know that mate is a type of chum)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for mate that I've seen before include "Chess ending; pal" , "Friend; chess ending" , "Officer below master on a commercial ship" , "tea" , "Chess finale" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and The Mirror.

Chum (3)