Intimate WSJ Crossword Clue

• (noun)
  1. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
• (verb)
  1. become friends; act friendly towards

• INTIMATE (adjective)
  1. having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
  2. having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
• INTIMATE (verb)
  1. imply as a possibility
  2. give to understand
• INTIMATE (noun)
  1. someone to whom private matters are confided

• GETAT
  (5 letters)
• SUGGEST
  (7 letters)
• CLOSE
  (5 letters)
• HINT
  (4 letters)
• IMPLY
  (5 letters)
• PERSONAL
  (8 letters)
• HINTAT
  (6 letters)
• AMIGO
  (5 letters)

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