Related Clues:

• Alter ego
• "___ Joey" (Sinatra film)
• Pen ___ (letter-writing friend)
• Paisano
• Homey, e.g.
• One close
• Confidante
• Rodgers & Hart's "--- Joey"
• An informal friend
• Mate, informal friend
• Buddy, chum
• Buddy, mate
• Mate, buddy
• Might he try just a little?
• One might try to be insignificant