The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word KIBITZING
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What does KIBITZING mean?
KIBITZING verb- To make small talk or idle chatter.
- To give unsolicited or unwanted advice or make unhelpful or idle comments, especially to someone playing a game.
- To watch a card or board game.
- The action of the verb to kibitz.