Answer: gossiped

AnswerCrossword Clue
GOSSIPED

Talked at the back fence

GOSSIPED

Did some "dishing"

GOSSIPED

Spread some dirt, so to speak

GOSSIPED
Spread rumors.
GOSSIPED
Told tales
GOSSIPEDActed like a yenta
GOSSIPEDSpread dirt
GOSSIPEDDished
GOSSIPEDSpread dirt on someone