From south, would I protect bears hibernating? (6)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
torpid
(Other definitions for torpid that I've seen before include "Sluggish, dormant" , "Lethargic - drop it (anag)" , "hibernating?" , "Sluggish and inactive" , "Slow, dull" .)