| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Futile talk of the unemployed? (4,7) | ||
| Activity by the water cooler | New York Times | 25 Dec 2020 |
| Blather | LA Times Daily | 05 Dec 2015 |
| Blather | ||
| Talk about nothing significant | ||
| Hot air | ||
| Hot air | ||
| Mechanic's parlance? | ||
| Mechanic's parlance? | ||
| Gas | ||
| Small talk |