The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 2 letter word MP
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What does MP mean?
MP noun- The price at which a product, financial instrument, service or other tradable item can be bought and sold at an open market; the going price.
- On restaurant menus, used to mean the price charged depends on the price of supplies, which may vary.