Bells and Whistles is a phrase used to describe something that has extra features or decorations beyond what is necessary. It is often used to refer to technology, such as computers or phones, that have extra features that are not essential but can be helpful. In this crossword, the solutions ALERTS (6 letters) and FRILLS (6 letters) can be seen as two examples of bells and whistles. Alerts are notifications that can be sent to a user to inform them of something, while FRILLS are decorative features that are not essential but can add to the overall look of something. Both of these solutions can be seen as examples of bells and whistles.