The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CHINWAG
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result CHINWAG
- Mate ringing wife, good for gossipy conversation
- Gossip when pal tailed by celebrity’s girlfriend?
- Gossip’s outstanding feature — wit
- . Desperate wife aching for a chat
- Friend entertains wife with good gossip
- Natter in church with popular footballer’s wife?
- Whig can get involved in conversation
- Pal entertaining wife with good talk
- Church with popular comedian giving chat
- Watching broadcast, with no time to chat
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The straight part
We know that "to chat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to chat = chinwag.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CHINWAG mean?
CHINWAG noun- An informal conversation, usually about everyday matters; a chat, a gossip.
- To chat, to gossip.