Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Video from a kidnappee's family, e.g. (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
Defens ___
Entreaty
Excuse
Petition
Pretext
Solicitation
Supplication
Answer to a charge
Court action
Court statement
Courtroom bargain
Defendant's declaration
Fervent request
"Guilty," e.g.
Kind of bargain
"Nolo," e.g.
Words from Belli
Accused person's answer
"Guilty" or "not guilty"
"Have mercy!," e.g.
"Nolo contendere," e.g.
Nolo contendere, e.g.
"Not guilty," e.g.
Nultiel record, e.g.
"Save me!," e.g.
Self-defense, e.g.
"Spare me!," e.g.
Fund-raising letter, e.g.
Nul tiel record, e.g.
What a crook may cop
What a hood might 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