Emotional request Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 2, 1997 · 54-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, September 2, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 2, 1997 · 54-Down · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
a humble request for help from someone in authority
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