| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| IHEARD | Lead-in to a bit of gossip |
| IFEAR | Lead-in to a bit of bad news |
| SADTOSAY | Lead-in for a bit of bad news |
| MEGA | Bit or hit lead-in |
| TWO | Bit or part lead-in |
| ONDIT | A bit of gossip. |
| ONDIT | A bit of gossip: Fr. |
| ONDIT | A bit of gossip, from the French. |
