The Clue
Nul tiel record, e.g. (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PLEA
Tags
Notes
The answer PLEA is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
Related Clues
Appeal
___ bargain
___ bargaining
Cop a ___
Entreaty
Pretext
Request
Advocatory statement
Arraignment offering
Bargaining factor
Bit of begging
Court action
Court statement
Defendant's answer
"Guilty," e.g.
"Help!," e.g.
Innocent, e.g.
Kind of bargain
Kind of bargaining
Legal item
Legal move
Many a prayer
"Nolo," e.g.
"Not guilty" is one
Something to "cop"
Words from Belli
Defendant's declaration at an arraignment
"Have mercy!," e.g.
"No more!," e.g.
Nolo contendere, e.g.
"Not guilty," e.g.
A prisoner may enter one
"Remember the neediest," e.g.
"Spare me!," e.g.
Fund-raising letter, basically
Fund-raising letter, e.g.
What a hood cops at court
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