Begets (5 letters)

{ Answer }

SIRES

{ Related Clues }

Fathers
Forefathers
Originates
Produces
Progenitors
Dams' mates
Donkeys, to mules
Equine fathers
Horse fathers
Paddock papas
Parts of pedigrees
Pedigree figures
Some form-sheet data

{ Tags }

begets, dams, data, fathers, figures, foal, foals, forefathers, form, horse, horses, male, mates, originates, paddock, papas, parents, pedigree, progenitors, racing, sires

{ Notes }

The answer SIRES is common and appears about once every 250 puzzles.

{ Definition }

SIRE as a noun:

1. a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority

2. (forefather, father, sire) = the founder of a family; "keep the faith of our forefathers"

3. male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse

SIRE as a verb:

1. (beget, get, engender, father, mother, sire, generate, bring forth) = make children; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father children but don't recognize them"