Clues for the word "MATE"

We've had 286 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 688 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Daily crossword on June 10, 2026.

Definition of mate

n. - The Paraguay tea, being the dried leaf of the Brazilian holly (Ilex Paraguensis). The infusion has a pleasant odor, with an agreeable bitter taste, and is much used for tea in South America.
n. - Same as Checkmate.
a. - See 2d Mat.
v. t. - To confuse; to confound.
v. t. - To checkmate.
n. - One who customarily associates with another; a companion; an associate; any object which is associated or combined with a similar object.
n. - Hence, specifically, a husband or wife; and among the lower animals, one of a pair associated for propagation and the care of their young.
n. - A suitable companion; a match; an equal.
n. - An officer in a merchant vessel ranking next below the captain. If there are more than one bearing the title, they are called, respectively, first mate, second mate, third mate, etc. In the navy, a subordinate officer or assistant; as, master's mate; surgeon's mate.
v. t. - To match; to marry.
v. t. - To match one's self against; to oppose as equal; to compete with.
v. i. - To be or become a mate or mates, especially in sexual companionship; as, some birds mate for life; this bird will not mate with that one.