The term TOM SAWYER'S PAL can be solved by two crossword solutions: FINN (4 letters) and HUCKFINN (8 letters). Finn is the nickname of Tom Sawyer's best friend, Huckleberry Finn, in Mark Twain's classic novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Huckleberry Finn is a young boy who lives in the Mississippi River valley during the mid-1800s. He is known for his mischievous behavior and his friendship with Tom Sawyer.