NYT Crossword · 55 Down
“___ a plea” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, May 28, 2002 as 55 Down. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Tuesday, May 28, 2002 · 55 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- May 28, 2002 · 55 Down · 3 letters
- May 6, 1997 · 1 Down · 3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “___ a plea”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with C and ends with P, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “___ a plea” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at 55 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “___ a plea” crossword clue?
The answer is COP (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.