Entreaties (5)
'entreaties' is the definition.
(plea is a kind of entreaty)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pleas that I've seen before include "Urgent entreaties" , "Entreats" , "Excuses, pretexts" .)
'entreaties' is the definition.
('appeal' can be a synonym of 'entreaty')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for appeals that I've seen before include "Heartfelt requests" , "Urgent requests" , "Makes earnest request" , "Earnest requests" , "Asks" .)