Pleads
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular of plead, meaning to make an earnest appeal or urgent request.
“He pleads with the judge for leniency on behalf of his client at the sentencing hearing.”
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Wordle
Ends in ADS, a cluster shared with beads and leads, the PL opening narrows down the possibilities quickly
Scrabble
The D and S together make a solid finish, PLEADS hooks cleanly onto PLEAD and extends with the S in one move
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