The Clue
Something a hood cops (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PLEA
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Notes
The answer PLEA is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
Related Clues
Appeal
___ bargaining
Defens ___
Entreaty
Orison
Prayer
Pretext
Supplication
Advocatory statement
Allegation, in law
Bargaining factor
Bit of begging
Court action
Defendant's declaration
Fervent request
"Guilty," e.g.
Kind of bargain
Legal move
"No contest," for one
"Not guilty," for one
Something to cop
Trial opener
___ bargain (legal stratagem)
Defendant's declaration at an arraignment
Defense in reply to a charge
"Don't hurt me!," for one
"Guilty" or "innocent," e.g.
"Guilty" or "not guilty"
"No more!," e.g.
Nolo contendere, e.g.
Not guilty, e.g.
Nultiel record, e.g.
Tell it to the judge
Fund-raising letter, basically
"Put me in, coach!," e.g.
"S O S," e.g.
Video from a kidnappee's family, e.g.
"Do it just for me," e.g.
"Not guilty by reason of insanity," e.g.
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