Man's Best __, Common Phrase for a Dog

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Working From Home, Group 1237, Puzzle 5 (Letter Opener).

Question is: Man's Best __, Common Phrase for a Dog

and the answer is: FRIEND

Word Meaning:

FRIEND — A person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

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