Allege In Defense Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PLEAD which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PLEAD

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	29%	6		Allege as a fact
3	29%	4		Allege

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We think the answer is "PLEAD" which means:

verb

• Appeal or request earnestly
• Offer as an excuse or plea
• Enter a plea, as in courts of law
• Make an allegation in an action or other legal proceeding, especially answer the previous pleading of the other party by denying facts therein stated or by alleging new facts

An example sentence would be:

• "He pleaded with his parents to let him go to the party."
• "The lawyer pleaded for mercy on behalf of his client."

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New York Times03 Jan 2004	Across 15
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