The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BESOUGHT
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The straight part
We know that "Pleaded/to have one’s picture on a poster" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pleaded/to have one’s picture on a poster = besought.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 BESOUGHT mean?
BESOUGHT verb- To beg or implore (a person)
- To request or beg for
- To beseech; entreat.