What is the answer to "__ friend"?

The most common answer is PAL. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2023.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

__ friend Crossword Clue Answer

Solving __ friend? You're in luck—this appeared in Universal October 24, 2025. Check out our 3-letter solution.

__ friend Crossword Answer

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__ friend Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 3-letter answer to "__ friend" crossword clue?

The answer to the "__ friend" crossword clue is PAL. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the Universal puzzle.

Which crossword used "__ friend" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Universal puzzle on October 24, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of PAL?

The word PAL means: become friends; act friendly towards. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "__ friend".