Cryptic crossword clue
King Edward possibly suppressing odd bits of talk and gossip 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TATTLER

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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 = tattler.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TATTLER mean?

TATTLER noun
  1. One who tattles (notifies authorities of illicit behavior) or is inclined to do so; a tattletale.
  2. Either of two similar bird species in the shorebird genus Heteroscelus (Tringa in some taxonomies).
  3. A device fitted to a vehicle to measure mileage etc.

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