Riddle

What kind of ship has two mates but no captain?

Choose an answer

A.A partnership
B.A marriage
C.A friendship
D.A relationship.
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 13 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A relationship.

Why this is the answer

It's a pun on "mate," meaning both a romantic partner and a ship crew member.

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Medium.