Urgent, emotional ask (4)

I believe the answer is:

plea

(Other definitions for plea that I've seen before include "Request - appeal" , "Lightly char" , "Urgent request" , "Heartfelt request" , "Earnest request, prayer" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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