The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PLEAD , but the solution may also be ENTREAT which is one of the most recent solution (2014 in Washington Post).
Ask in earnest crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PLEAD | 67 % | 5 |
| ENTREAT | 33 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Ask in earnest
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- plead
- entreat
- supplicate
- adjure
- appeal
- beseech
- bid
- charged
- charging
- demand
- demanding
- hard
Crossword Answer definitions
PLEAD verb- To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.
- To beg, beseech, or implore.
- To offer by way of excuse.
- To discuss by arguments.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result PLEAD
- Beg
- Respond, as to a charge
- Get down on one's knees
- Make one's case
- Beg and then some
- Entreat
- Supplicate
- Implore
- Tell it to the judge
- Answer a court charge