| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Out of touch for decades, say | New York Times | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Absent for eons | Wall Street Journal | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Like friends not seen for years (hyph.) | ||
| Like some friends (2 words) | Family Time | 29 Jan 2023 |
| Like some very old friends (2 words) | Family Time | 19 Jul 2020 |
| Like friends not seen for years | New York Times | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Like some friends | ||
| ___ friend. |