Crossword puzzle clue "it has to be asked"

Nevertheless, she asked him if he had attended her high school, and after he said yes, she asked "...?"

Ali G asked him, "Has journalists ever put out tomorrow's news by mistake?"

It has to be asked

"Oliver Twist has asked for _____!"

"Since you asked ..."

Question asked when registering.

Colonist asked to speak for himself

He's asked a lot of questions at work