Answer: dangler

AnswerCrossword Clue
DANGLERUnresolved plotline, slangily
DANGLERPendant earring, say
DANGLERHanger-on
DANGLERHanger-on.
DANGLERParticiple, at times
DANGLERMisused participle
DANGLERTassel on a cap, e.g.
danglerto cause to hang loosely
danglerone that dangles (to hang loosely)
danglerto hang loosely