Related Clues:

• Michael Portillo's entertaining ex post facto excuse
• "Guilty," e.g
• What to do at second to turn two
• 'SOS!,' e.g
• "Have mercy on me," e.g
• Court claim
• Guilty, e.g
• Answer from the accused
• Ardent request
• Turn on a point
• Fund-raising letter, e.g
• Urgent appeal
• 'Nolo contendere,' e.g
• Call for energy in mountain climb
• Self-defense, for one