The term BEG is used to describe a variety of different actions, all of which involve asking for something. SUE (3 letters) is to take legal action against someone. MOOCH (5 letters) is to ASK for something without offering anything in return. WOO (3 letters) is to court or try to win someone's affections. BRACE (5 letters) is to prepare oneself for something difficult. ASK (3 letters) is to request something from someone. PRAY (4 letters) is to make a request to a higher power. CADGE (5 letters) is to ASK for something in an annoying way. CRAVE (5 letters) is to have a strong desire for something. PLEAD (5 letters) is to beg or IMPLORE someone for something. BESEECH (7 letters) is to PLEAD or beg earnestly. ENTREAT (7 letters) is to ASK someone earnestly for something. IMPLORE (7 letters) is to beg someone urgently for something. SOLICIT (7 letters) is to ASK for something in a formal or official way. IMPORTUNE (9 letters) is to ASK someone persistently for something.