Bits of gossip are pieces of information that are shared between people, often without any factual basis. Rumors, which is the 6 letter solution to the crossword, are a type of gossip that is usually false or exaggerated. ITEMS, the 5 letter solution, is another word for objects or things, and can be used to refer to bits of gossip. Ondits, the 6 letter solution, is an old-fashioned term for gossip, and is derived from the French word 'ondoyer, ' which means to whisper.