The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word TITTLE-TATTLE
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The straight part
We know that "rumours" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rumours = tittle-tattle.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TITTLE-TATTLE mean?
TITTLE-TATTLE noun- Petty, idle gossip.
- An idle, trifling talker; a gossip.
- To engage in such gossip.
- To spread gossip.