Ask earnestly for a quiet hint
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 4 appearances · Last seen in the Evening Standard crossword on September 8, 2026
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PLEAD
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The clue “Ask earnestly for a quiet hint” has appeared 4 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on September 8, 2026, where the answer was PLEAD.
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