Is “Plead” a Scrabble word?
Yes
PLEAD
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Plead
verb
1.To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.
“The defendant has decided to plead not guilty.”
2.To beg, beseech, or implore.
“He pleaded with me not to leave the house.”
3.To offer by way of excuse.
“Not wishing to attend the banquet, I pleaded illness.”