___-eared

LOP

Think of a rabbit with floppy ears or a plant variety known for its drooping leaves.

The clue "___-eared" hints at a word that describes ears that hang down, often used for animals like rabbits or dogs. "Lop" fits because it means floppy or drooping, commonly seen in phrases like "lop-eared bunny." The hyphen in the clue signals that the answer is a single word completing the phrase. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay.