Answer: begs

AnswerCrossword Clue
BEGS

... off (reneges).

BEGS

What a mendicant does

BEGS

Seeks baksheesh

BEGS
Makes a touch
BEGS
Partner of borrows
BEGSSupplicates
BEGS... off
BEGSWheedles.
BEGSAsks for.
BEGSBacks out (with "off").
BEGSDoes a standard dog trick
BEGSImportunes.
BEGSSolicits.
BEGSCraves.
BEGSPleads.
BEGSAsks as a favor.
BEGSSues.
BEGSMakes petition.
BEGSRequests courteously.
BEGSDoes a dog trick
BEGSDoes more than ask
BEGSPasses the hat
BEGSDoes a certain doggie trick
BEGSSeeks a pardon?
BEGSGrovels
BEGSIs on one's knees
BEGSDoes a doggie trick
BEGSAdjures
BEGSImplores.
BEGSDoes a certain dog trick
BEGSSeeks change, maybe
BEGSMendicates
BEGSHas a hand out
BEGSDoesn't just ask
BEGSTries for change?
BEGSIs a mendicant
BEGSSits up on two legs, maybe
BEGSAsks to be excused, with "off"
BEGSRequests spare change
BEGSEntreats