What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Bells and whistles" from March 10, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Bells and whistles”

This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

FRILLS

Letters6

Starts withF

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 10, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bells and whistles” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 10, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with F and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bells and whistles” clue?+

The answer is FRILLS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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