“___-eared” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LOP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___-eared”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 10, 2025, where it runs at 112 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 10, 2025.