birdsofafeather People with the same tastes Compatible persons People with common interests Messy affairs bothered like-minded people Clues for 20-, 39- and 56 Flock members Ironic quip (Part 1) The company one keeps, often Symbols of togetherness Proverbial flying companions? Kindred spirits Clues for 20-, 39- and 56-Across? Comment, part 3 Ones that are alike Cronies Like-minded folks Group in a flock Kindred souls Those who proverbially flock together They have common interests People who think and act alike People with similar traits