| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| IDLE | Groundless, as rumors |
| IDLE | Groundless, as speculation |
| AFLOAT | Circulating, as rumors |
| NOISES | Spreads, as rumors |
| IDLE | Unfounded, as rumors |
| SWIRL | Fly, as rumors |
| BRUITED | Spread, as rumors |
| DISPELS | Clears up, as rumors |
| NOISED | Spread about, as rumors. |
| NOISED | .. about (disseminated, as rumors) |
| DISPEL | Drive off, as rumors |
| MYTHS | They may start as rumors |
| DISPEL | Put to rest, as rumors |
