Friends' mum set up (5)

I believe the answer is:

mates

(Other definitions for mates that I've seen before include "Pals or spouses" , "Chums" , "Friends among the ship's officers" , "Husbands, wives or pals" , "Naval officers'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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