Bend the knee is a term used to describe a gesture of respect or submission. The crossword solutions for this term are GENUFLECT (9 letters), EAR (3 letters), FLEX (4 letters), and ELBOW (5 letters). GENUFLECT is a gesture of reverence in which one kneels on both knees and bows their head. EAR is an organ of hearing and balance, located on either side of the head. FLEX is to bend or cause to bend, usually with the application of pressure. ELBOW is the joint between the upper arm and the forearm.