Solicit

BEG

Think of a humble request for money or help, often done with outstretched hands or a pleading tone. It rhymes with "leg.

Solicit" here is used in its most basic sense—asking for something, often in a persistent or humble way. The answer "BEG" fits because it’s a straightforward synonym, stripping away any formal or indirect connotations. No wordplay or tricks are involved; it’s a direct definition where the clue and answer align in everyday meaning. Think of someone pleading for money or help—they’re begging, just like they’re soliciting.