Ask for a dog treat, maybe (3)

I believe the answer is:

beg

(Other definitions for beg that I've seen before include "Ask humbly" , "Beseech or ask for charity" , "Plead in desperation" , "Implore or cadge" , "Solicit charity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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