Answer:

factoid

Answer	Crossword Clue
FACTOID	Bit of trivia
FACTOID	Piece of trivia
FACTOID	Elvis sighting, e.g.

FACTOID	Trivia tidbit
FACTOID	Sidebar item
FACTOID	Product of the rumor mill
FACTOID	It's almost the truth
FACTOID	"Jeopardy!" component

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.