Preparing to put earrings in an ogre?

The crossword question seems to be asking for a phrase that describes the act of putting earrings in an ogre. The answer to the question is “PIERCINGSHREK,” which is a play on the name of the popular animated film character, “Shrek.” “Piercing” is a term commonly used to refer to the act of making a hole in an object or body part using a tool called a “piercing needle.” In this case, the word “piercing” is being used humorously to describe the act of putting earrings on an ogre, which is not something one would typically associate with ogres. The pun on the name “Shrek” further emphasizes the humor in the phrase.