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Begs son to pursue job after wasting time (4)

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I believe the answer is:

asks

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'begs' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for asks that I've seen before include "Poses a question" , "Inquires (4)" , "Makes an inquiry" , "Enquires; requests" , "Inquiries" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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