Request scoop of maple affogato (4)

I believe the answer is:

plea

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'request scoop' is the definition.
'plea' can be an answer for 'request' (I've seen this in another clue). I am not certain of the 'scoop' bit.

'of maple affogato' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'PLEA' can be found hidden inside 'maple affogato'.

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(Other definitions for plea that I've seen before include "Urgent request" , "Earnest request, prayer" , "response to criminal charges" , "Earnest appeal" , "Excuse, entreaty" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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