Hearing, e.g. is a term that refers to the SENSE of sound. The crossword solutions for this term are SENSE (5 letters) and COURTAPPEARANCE (15 letters). SENSE is an ability to perceive or recognize something through one of the five senses, which in this case is hearing. COURTAPPEARANCE is an appearance in court, which is often necessary when a person is accused of a crime and needs to defend themselves in front of a judge.