The term 'small bones' can be described by two crossword solutions: 'anvils' (6 letters) and 'ossicles' (8 letters). Anvils are a type of tool used in metalworking, typically made of steel and featuring a flat surface and a horn-shaped projection. Ossicles are the three smallest bones in the human body, located in the middle ear and responsible for transmitting sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.