It asks for a reply (8)
I believe the answer is:
question
(Other definitions for question that I've seen before include "Ask; doubt" , "Inquiry" , "dispute" , "Call into doubt" , "See 17" .)
I believe the answer is:
question
(Other definitions for question that I've seen before include "Ask; doubt" , "Inquiry" , "dispute" , "Call into doubt" , "See 17" .)