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Beg President To Take Precedence Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PLEAD which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PLEAD
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
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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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic12 Sep 2002 | Across 14 | |
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