The Clue
Secretariat's retirement role (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SIRE
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Notes
The answer SIRE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
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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"