"Can I bend your ___ for a second?"

EAR

Listen closely—this body part helps you hear someone’s quick request for advice.

This clue plays on the common phrase "bend your ear," which means to talk to someone at length or ask for their attention. The missing word is "ear" because when you "bend someone’s ear," you’re figuratively asking them to listen to you for a moment. The clue keeps it casual by framing it as a quick, friendly request, making the answer fit naturally. It’s a straightforward fill-in-the-blank with a touch of idiomatic humor.