Appeal in defense Crossword Clue

• Something a suspect enters

  New York Times · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 4 letters

• Heartfelt ask

  New York Times · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 4 letters

• What might be made while clasping one's hands

  New York Times · Sunday, December 14, 2025 · 4 letters

• "Don't leave me!," e.g.

  New York Times · Friday, December 12, 2025 · 4 letters

• "Help," e.g.

  New York Times · Friday, November 7, 2025 · 4 letters

• "Not guilty," e.g.

  New York Times · Monday, September 22, 2025 · 4 letters

• No contest, for example

  New York Times · Monday, September 8, 2025 · 4 letters

• Courtroom entry

  New York Times · Wednesday, July 16, 2025 · 4 letters

• Prayer, essentially

  New York Times · Friday, July 11, 2025 · 4 letters

• Desperate request

  New York Times · Tuesday, December 17, 2024 · 4 letters

More clues from this crossword

• 14-Across "Can anyone explain this?!"
• 15-Down Attitude
• 16-Down Some athleisure bottoms
• 17-Across "Let me try to explain …"
• 18-Across Gal pal
• 20-Across Coat on a tip?
• 21-Across Round striker
• 21-Down Modern water sport
• 22-Across Where 22-Across is
• 22-Down Summons
• 23-Across Pilots' tools
• 23-Down 500 competitor