The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BEST PAL which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Closest confidant crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BEST PAL | 100 % | 8 |
Why may BEST-PAL be the right solution?
"Best pal" is a common term for someone who is your closest and most trusted friend, making them your closest confidant.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Closest confidant
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- center
- nearest
- alter ego
- chum
- confidante
- crony
- intimate
- pal
- best friend
- aid
- alice
- approximate
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