| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| GOSSIPS | Rumours | |
| HEARSAY | Rumours | |
| SPECULATION | Unconfirmed rumours | |
| SCOTCH | Crush (rumours) | |
| GOSSIP | Spread rumours | |
| DISPEL | Drive away (rumours) | |
| HUSHUP | Suppress information or rumours | |
| SPECTRUM | Suspect rumours cover broad range | |
| GRAPEVINES | Stems the means for rumours to travel | |