Answer: askno

AnswerCrossword Clue
ASKNO

.. quarter: refuse mercy

ASKNO

... quarter ( refuse to seek leniency)

ASKNO

"And ... other dowry . . . ": Shak.

ASKNO
... quarter (eschew assistance)
ASKNO
"And ... other dowry ..." (Shakespeare)
ASKNO"And ... other dowry . . ." (Shakespeare)
ASKNO"... questions and hear . . ."
ASKNO.. quarter (refuse mercy)
ASKNO... quarter (refuse mercy)