GOOMBAH is an Italian-American slang term that refers to a close friend or confidant, usually an older person who provides guidance and advice. The term PAL is also used to refer to a close friend or confidant, but it is more commonly used in British English. Therefore, the crossword solutions for the term GOOMBAH can be summarized as two words that both refer to a close friend or confidant, with one being more commonly used in Italian-American slang and the other being more commonly used in British English.