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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 42% | 11 | Made an earnest plea | |
3 | 39% | 11 | An earnest plea or appeal | |
Earnest Plea Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ENTREATY" which means:
- noun
- • Earnest or urgent request
An example sentence would be:
- • "His entreaty for forgiveness fell on deaf ears."
- • "She ignored his entreaty and continued with her plan."
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The Guardian Quick01 Oct 2020 | Down 12 | |
The Guardian Quick01 Jan 2018 | Down 1 | |
The Guardian Quick17 Jun 2008 | Across 22 | |
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