Talkative type to spread malicious gossip (13)

I believe the answer is:

scandalmonger

(Other definitions for scandalmonger that I've seen before include "Muck-spreader" , "Destroyer of reputation" , "Tattler" , "Spreader of rumours" , "Muckraker" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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