The term 'RING SLOWLY' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: TOLL (4 letters) and KNELL (5 letters). TOLL is a verb meaning to sound or ring a bell, usually slowly and solemnly. It is often used to mark the passing of time or to announce important events. KNELL is a noun meaning a slow, solemn, mournful sound, typically that of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral. It is also used to describe a sound that signals the end of something.