Make, afresh, a bit of an appeal (4)

I believe the answer is:

plea

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'appeal' is the definition.
(I know that plea is a type of appeal)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for plea that I've seen before include "Heartfelt request" , "Statement in court" , "Urgent request" , "Answer made by the accused to the charge" , "Earnest entreaty" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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