Cryptic crossword clue
Popular humorist supports companion in conversation 4-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CHIN-WAG

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "conversation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case conversation = chin-wag.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CHIN-WAG mean?

CHIN-WAG noun
  1. An informal conversation, usually about everyday matters; a chat, a gossip.

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