Heartfelt request (4)
'heartfelt request' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for appeal that I've seen before include "Howzat!" , "Submit case to higher court for review" , "Bring case to higher court for adjudication" , "Entreat, plead" , "Heartfelt request -- attraction" .)
'heartfelt request' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for plea that I've seen before include "Heartfelt request" , "Excuse, entreaty" , "Leap (anag.)" , "Excuse - pretext" , "Appeal - with bargaining?" .)