Word that might follow 2-Down (4)

I believe the answer is:

mate

(Other definitions for mate that I've seen before include "Friend; chess ending" , "Ship's officer or marital partner" , "Friend; ship's officer" , "Sailor" , "Team (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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