Pals is a term used to refer to close friends or companions. The crossword solutions for the term 'pals' include GAL (3 letters), AMIGOS (6 letters), BUDS (4 letters), CHUMS (5 letters), MATES (5 letters), BUDDIES (7 letters), COHORTS (7 letters), CRONIES (7 letters), FRIENDS (7 letters), COMRADES (8 letters), PAISANOS (8 letters), and PINGPONGRACKETS (15 letters). All of these terms refer to people who are close friends or companions, and each has its own unique connotation. For example, 'amigos' is a Spanish word that implies a strong bond between two people, while 'BUDDIES' is a more casual term that can be used to refer to both friends and acquaintances.