Rumours

Hello hello.

New puzzle! Edited by Juff. Thank you, Juff.

Thanks also to Skaldskaparmal for testing some of the clues in an earlier, unpublished puzzle.

This time I learnt a little bit more about what makes a good grid – by making a slightly iffy one.

Getting way out of my comfort zone, I was encouraged to hint at a very slight indirect reference to some popular culture on one clue. Next time, I might even try something more current than a 1960s television programme.

https://www.mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/1312