Answer:

listened

Answer	Crossword Clue
LISTENED	Cocked an ear
LISTENED	Paid attention
LISTENED	Gave ear

LISTENED	Got an earful
LISTENED	Tuned in
LISTENED	Heeded
LISTENED	Indulged one's curiosity
LISTENED	Tuned in.
LISTENED	Attended a musicale.
LISTENED	Lent an ear.
LISTENED	Stopped talking, finally

LISTENED	Eavesdropped
LISTENED	Didn't just talk
LISTENED	Showed interest, in a way
LISTENED	What DJ finally did

Crossword

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