Begged

Answer:

PLED

Hint:

Think of a past tense verb meaning to make a solemn or earnest request, often used in legal or formal contexts.

Explanation:

Begged" is a past-tense verb clue pointing to "PLED," which means to earnestly ask or implore. The wordplay is straightforward—no tricks here—since "pled" is a less common but valid past form of "plead," fitting the definition perfectly. Think of someone urgently requesting help, like "She pled for mercy," and you’ve got the right word.

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