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Trap in which a mother might find ruin? (3)

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I think it could be either:

get

gin
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I believe this clue is a triple definition!

'trap' is the first definition.
(I know that trap is a more specific form of capture)

'in which' is a link.

'a mother' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

'might' acts as a link.

'find ruin?' is the third definition.
'get' can be an answer for 'find' (synonyms). I am unsure of the 'ruin?' bit.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for get that I've seen before include "Understand" , "Acquire" , "Receive; obtain" , "Procure or secure" , "See 18" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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