Like a gossip columnist, maybe (4)

I believe the answer is:

nosy

(Other definitions for nosy that I've seen before include "lots of questions" , "Over-inquisitive" , "Prying, snoopy" , "Showing too much curiosity about people's affairs" , "Inquisitive in nasal manner" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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