Chatty, Rumor-Led Conversation, Tittle-Tattle
Puzzle 1 of Running a Marathon Pack
Question is: Chatty, Rumor-Led Conversation, Tittle-Tattle
and the answer is: GOSSIP
Word Meaning:
GOSSIP — (countable) Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
Definitions from Wiktionary.