| FERE | A companion (archaic) |
| COCK | Archaic word for a companion or accomplice (4,4) |
| MATE | Archaic word for a companion or accomplice (4,4) |
| COPE | and 22: Archaic word for a companion or accomplice (4,4) |
| COHORT | One-tenth of a Roman legion originally, later a band of warriors; a group with a shared characteristic; a companion; or, a follower (6) |
| APPAL | To deprive a chap of a companion, mate, is a horrifying thing to do (5) |
| NASTURTIUM | With edible flowers, a climbing plant often used as a companion for cabbage, kale and cauliflower, depicted in a painting by E. Phillips Fox (10) |
| FELLOW | Member of a learned society; a companion; or, a schoolmate (6) |
| SECONDMATE | After a short time a companion becomes a ship's officer (6,4) |
| WITCH | Humour a companion ___ a charmer! (5) |
| STABLEMATE | A nag for a companion? (10) |
| CATCH | Arrest a guy with a companion |
| BREAKBREAD | Enjoy a meal with a companion |
| TENCH | Figure a companion to be a swimmer |
| SONY | It's launching a new pet robot, which will be a companion for its robotic dog "Aibo." |
| ACHIEVER | A companion, one always seen as a high-flyer (8) |
| WINCH | To gain a companion, a cranky thing to do? (5) |
| MATELOT | He sails a great deal with a companion (7) |
| PET | A domesticated or tamed animal kept as a companion |
| TWITCH | Tease a companion for a sign of restlessness |
