Does some begging (6)
I believe the answer is:
pleads
(Other definitions for pleads that I've seen before include "Makes appeal or entreaty" , "Implores" , "Appeals or requests earnestly" , "Begs" .)
I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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