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The Clue

Quadruped's pop (4 letter answer)

The Answer

SIRE

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Notes

The answer SIRE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.

Related Clues

Beget
Begetter
Father
Forefather
Paterfamilias
Procreate
Progenitor
"Sovereign"
Address at court
Address for a king
Beget a foal
Dam's counterpart
Dam's mate
Equine parent
Father, as a mudder
Foal's father
Horse's parent
Male parent
Paddock papa
Part of a pedigree
Quadruped's parent
Term for a crown
Term of respect
Word for a king
"Your Majesty"
Bold Ruler, to Secretariat
Bring into being
Royal form of address
Secretariat's retirement role
Term of address to a sovereign
Bold Bidder, to Spectacular Bid
Part of an equine family tree

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"