Familiar-sounding chimes? (5)
I believe the answer is:
bells
'chimes?' is the definition.
('bell' can be a synonym of 'chime')
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for bells that I've seen before include "Ringing instruments" , "Scotch?" , "Ringing objects" , "Chimes" , "Those ringing in the New Year" .)