The term 'homie' is a slang term used to refer to a close friend or associate. The crossword solutions for this term are DOG (3 letters), BUD (3 letters), BRO (3 letters), PAL (3 letters), and MAINMAN (7 letters). Each of these words can be used to refer to a close friend or associate, with DOG and BUD being more informal terms, BRO being a more masculine term, PAL being a more neutral term, and MAINMAN being a more formal term.