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All answers are of two words – one starting with “M” and one with “P” (in either order).


1. Lest we forget. (4,7)
2. Ruff formally, soon formerly. (6,9)
3. A short totem for the better. (4,6)

3 appears to be pari-mutuel (the 'tote' a system of betting) but with a hyphen it's not strictly 2 words.

1 could be 'pour memoire', written in place of RSVP on invitations which have already been verbally accepted.

Thanks for both those answers. I think despite the hyphen you are correct.
Just leaves Question 2

I have one I am not sure of as well
Mothers embrace son – or triplets! (4,10)

Any ideas on that one please

I think 'mass production' for that one, keenquizzer.

I have but can't totally see why can you explain

MAS = 'mothers' embcacing S(on) gives MA(S)S + PRODUCTION suggests 'mothers (multiple) son production' = 'triplets'?

I would suggest MISTER PRESIDENT for no 2. To ruff is to Trump in bridge, and “formally, soon formerly” indicates that it’s how you would address him, though not for long

Thank you for the explanation it was what I thought just wasn't quite sure and thanks too for the Mister President answer

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