The Clue
Regal title (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SIRE
Tags
Notes
The answer SIRE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
Related Clues
Beget
Father
Forefather
King
Paterfamilias
Procreate
Procreator
Court addressee
Equine parent
Equine progenitor
Filly's father
Filly's pop
Foal's father
Horse's parent
Male parent
Paddock papa
Royal address
Salutation for a king
Title of respect
"Your majesty"
Your Majesty
Archaic form of address
Bold Ruler, to Secretariat
Bring into being
Part of an equine pedigree
Retired racehorse, maybe
Stable father figure?
Title for King Arthur
Track bettor's consideration
What to call a king
Bold Bidder, to Spectacular Bid
Part of an equine family tree
Whom a courtier may address
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"