Scrabble?! PLEA

Definitions of PLEA in various dictionaries:

noun - a humble request for help from someone in authority

noun - (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)

noun - an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed

An earnest request; an appeal: spoke out in a plea for greater tolerance.

An excuse; a pretext: “necessity,/The Tyrant’s plea” (John Milton).

Law.

An allegation offered in pleading a case.

A defendant’s answer to the declaration made by the plaintiff in a civil action.

The answer of the accused to a criminal charge or indictment: entered a plea of not guilty.

A special answer depending on or demonstrating one or more reasons why a suit should be delayed, dismissed, or barred in equity law.

An action or a suit.

noun - an earnest request