The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TINKLED
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What does TINKLED mean?
TINKLED verb- To make light metallic sounds, rather like a very small bell.
- To cause to tinkle.
- To indicate, signal, etc. by tinkling.
- To hear, or resound with, a small, sharp sound.
- To urinate.