Brit's pal (4)

I believe the answer is:

mate

(Other definitions for mate that I've seen before include "Fellow worker" , "Team (anag.)" , "Friend; chess move" , "Finish game" , "Move terminal for King" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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