Something bent or lent (3)

I believe the answer is:

ear

(Other definitions for ear that I've seen before include "Aural organ" , "Listening organ" , "Part of corn plant" , "Listener in the cornfield" , "Van Gogh missing body part" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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