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Plead Persistently Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: IMPORTUNE

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199%9Exact Match!
224%6Plead urgently
324%6 To plead or ask earnestly

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "IMPORTUNE" which means:

    verb
  • • Beg persistently and urgently
  • adjective
  • • Grievous, severe, exacting.
  • • Inopportune; unseasonable.
  • • Troublesome; vexatious; persistent.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He importuned his boss for a raise."
  • • "The salesperson importuned the customer to buy the expensive product."

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