Answer: dangled

AnswerCrossword Clue
DANGLED

Like a symbolic carrot

DANGLED

Offered, as a carrot

DANGLED

Hung on string

DANGLED
Hung loosely
DANGLED
Hung down loosely
DANGLEDSwung loosely.
DANGLEDHung and swung.
DANGLEDHung loosely.
DANGLEDHung.
DANGLEDDrooped
DANGLEDHung
DANGLEDCouldn't get a grip
DANGLEDHung loose