What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Appeal in defense" from June 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Appeal in defense”

This clue appeared as 19-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PLEA

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Appeal in defense” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 5, 2026 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Appeal in defense” clue?+

The answer is PLEA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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