Cryptic crossword clue
Begged to stop including surprise elements, for starters 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 plus 1 letter word ENTREATED -

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The straight part
We know that "Begged" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case begged = entreated -.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ENTREATED - mean?

ENTREATED - verb
  1. To treat with, or in respect to, a thing desired; hence, to ask for earnestly.
  2. To beseech or supplicate (a person); to prevail upon by prayer or solicitation; to try to persuade.
  3. To invite; to entertain.
  4. To treat or discourse; hence, to enter into negotiations, as for a treaty.
  5. To make an earnest petition or request.
  6. To treat, or conduct toward; to deal with; to use.

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