The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SNEAKING
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The straight part
We know that "telling tales" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case telling tales = sneaking.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SNEAKING mean?
SNEAKING verb- To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.
- To take something stealthily without permission.
- (ditransitive) To stealthily bring someone something.
- To hide, especially in a mean or cowardly manner.
- (with on) To inform an authority of another's misdemeanours.
- The act of one who sneaks.
- Secret or underhand; not openly avowed.