Importune (7)

I think it could be either:

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beg

'importune' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for beg that I've seen before include "Plead like mendicant" , "Earnestly entreat" , "Get by any means - . . ., borrow or steal" , "Plead or ask for alms" , "Solicit charity" .)

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

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