"Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi," e.g. (4)

I believe the answer is:

plea

(Other definitions for plea that I've seen before include "Intercession" , "Humble request for help" , "Earnest request, prayer" , "Defendant's answer to a charge or claim" , "Urgent entreaty" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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