Captain's subordinate (4)
I believe the answer is:
mate
(Other definitions for mate that I've seen before include "Friend; ship's officer" , "First officer" , "Friend, buddy" , "Final move in chess" , "Finish game" .)
I believe the answer is:
mate
(Other definitions for mate that I've seen before include "Friend; ship's officer" , "First officer" , "Friend, buddy" , "Final move in chess" , "Finish game" .)