Stable mate

MARE

Think of a female horse often found in a barn alongside stallions and geldings. This one starts with the same letter as "mother.

Stable mate" is a playful hint for "mare," since a mare is a female horse often found in stables. The word "mate" suggests a companion or fellow animal, reinforcing the idea of another horse. It’s a straightforward definition with a slight pun—"mate" hints at pairing, while "stable" directly points to where horses live.