Put in a request for caretakers to cut terrace (3)

I believe the answer is:

ask

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'put in a request' is the definition.
'ask' can be an answer for 'request' (thesaurus). I'm not certain of the 'put in a' bit.

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(Other definitions for ask that I've seen before include "Inquire" , "Issue invitations" , "Something demanded" , "Put a question" , "Request, invite" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.

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