The Clue
Defense (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PLEA
Tags
Notes
The answer PLEA is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
Related Clues
Appeal
___ bargain
___-bargain
Entreaty
Prayer
Request
Supplication
Answer to a judge
Bargaining factor
Defendant's answer
"Guilty," e.g.
"No contest," for one
Nolo contendere, for one
"Not guilty" is one
"Not guilty," for one
Defense in reply to a charge
"Guilty" or "innocent," e.g.
"Guilty" or "not guilty"
"Have mercy!," e.g.
No contest, e.g.
Nolo contendere, e.g.
"Not guilty," e.g.
A prisoner may enter one
"Save me!," e.g.
Subject of some bargaining
Tell it to the judge
Fund-raising letter, e.g.
Nul tiel record, e.g.
"Put me in, coach!," e.g.
S O S, e.g.
What a crook may cop
What a robber may cop
It may be entered in a court
What a thief might cop
Definition
PLEA as a noun:
1. (supplication, plea) = a humble request for help from someone in authority
2. (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
3. an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed