The Clue
What a robber may cop (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
___-bargain
Cop a ___
Defens ___
Entreaty
Petition
Prayer
Supplication
Allegation, in law
Court statement
Courtroom bargain
Courtroom entry
Defendant's answer
"Help!," e.g.
Lawyer's bargain
Many a prayer
Nolo contendere, for one
"Nolo," for instance
Response to a charge
S.O.S., in essence
Statement to a judge
Urgent request
___ bargain (legal stratagem)
Defendant's declaration at an arraignment
"Guilty" or "not guilty"
No contest, e.g.
"No more!," e.g.
Nolo contendere, e.g.
"Not guilty," e.g.
Not guilty, e.g.
Something hoods cop
"Don't hurt me!," e.g.
"Let me go!" e.g.
Nul tiel record, e.g.
"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.
"Give me another chance," e.g.
It may be entered in a court
Not guilty by reason of insanity, e.g.
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