The Clue
Dam's counterpart (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SIRE
Tags
Notes
The answer SIRE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
Related Clues
Beget
Breeder
Father
Forefather
Originate
Paterfamilias
Progenitor
"Sovereign"
Address to a sovereign
Equine parent
Equine progenitor
Father, as a mudder
Filly's father
Male parent
Paddock papa
Stable parent
Term of respect
"Your Majesty"
Lord, old-style
Madonna's record label
Part of an equine pedigree
Part of a horse's bloodline
Part of a horse's genealogy
Pedigree listing at Aqueduct
Retired racehorse, maybe
Stable father figure?
Track bettor's consideration
Definition
SIRE as a noun:
1. a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority
2. (forefather, father, sire) = the founder of a family; "keep the faith of our forefathers"
3. male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse
SIRE as a verb:
1. (beget, get, engender, father, mother, sire, generate, bring forth) = make children; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father children but don't recognize them"