Answer:

pleaded

Answer	Crossword Clue
PLEADED	Besought
PLEADED	Begged
PLEADED	Asked earnestly

PLEADED	Said "Guilty," e.g.
PLEADED	Implored.
PLEADED	Appealed earnestly.
PLEADED	Implored
PLEADED	Supplicated
PLEADED	Was appealing?
PLEADED	Made, as a case
PLEADED	Petitioned

Crossword

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