The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PLEAS which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2020.
Earnest requests crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PLEAS | 71 % | 5 |
| APPEALS | 14 % | 7 |
| PRAYERS | 14 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Earnest requests
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- entreaties
- pleas
- appeals
- bid
- demand
- importunate
- petition
- pray
- urgent
- sue
- mean
- adjuration
Crossword Answer definitions
PLEAS noun- An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.
- An excuse; an apology.
- That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification.
- That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause.
- An allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer.
- The defendant’s answer to the plaintiff’s declaration and demand.
- A cause in court; a lawsuit; as, the Court of Common Pleas.
- To plead; to argue.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result PLEAS
- "Nolo contendere," et al.
- Guilty and not guilty
- They sometimes fall on deaf ears
- Court actions
- Factual
- Folds in some 54-Across
- Earnest appeals
- Appeals
- Heartfelt requests
- Responses to charges
More clues leading to the result APPEALS
- Legal entreaties
- Entreaties to a higher court
- Some pending cases
- Prayers
- Legal options
- Looks good
- Is attractive
- Post-trial filings
- Calls forth.
- Fund-raising campaigns.