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All answers having "Associates" as clue:

5 Character Answers:

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MATES

PEERS



6 Character Answers:

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ALLIES

PAYFOR

TIESIN

UNITES



7 Character Answers:

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COHORTS

FELLOWS

RELATES



8 Character Answers:

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CONNECTS

CONSORTS



9 Character Answers:

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COWORKERS



10 Character Answers:

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BEDFELLOWS

COLLEAGUES

COMPANIONS