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I believe the answer is:

mate

(Other definitions for mate that I've seen before include "Friend; chess ending" , "Chess finale" , "Comrade - spouse - marry" , "provides solution to chess problem" , "Friend, companion" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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