What does the cryptic crossword clue "Requiem and what it follows that might do for us? (4,10)" mean?

The definition is "that might do for us?". The wordplay uses a hidden word. MASS (synonym="requiem") + EXTINCTION (synonym="what it (the requiem mass") = MASS EXTINCTION The answer is MASS EXTINCTION.

Requiem and what it follows that might do for us? (4,10)

Times Cryptic #29063 | 13 Across | 2024-11-01 flower

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