Answer:

gossiped

Answer	Crossword Clue
GOSSIPED	Talked at the back fence
GOSSIPED	Did some "dishing"
GOSSIPED	Spread some dirt, so to speak

GOSSIPED	Spread rumors.
GOSSIPED	Told tales
GOSSIPED	Acted like a yenta
GOSSIPED	Spread dirt
GOSSIPED	Dished
GOSSIPED	Spread dirt on someone

Crossword

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