Cryptic crossword clue
It ends up at gallows after Lambert stabbed liar for gossip 15

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word FLIBBERTIGIBBET

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The straight part
We know that "gossip" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gossip = flibbertigibbet.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does FLIBBERTIGIBBET mean?

FLIBBERTIGIBBET noun
  1. An offbeat, skittish person; especially said of a young woman.
  2. A flighty person; someone regarded as silly, irresponsible, or scatterbrained, especially someone who chatters or gossips.
  3. An imp, a fiend.

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