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Small snacks in romantic films (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

weepies

'romantic films' is the definition.
(a weepie is a sentimental film which makes you cry)

'small snacks' is the wordplay.
'small' becomes 'wee' (similar in meaning).
'snacks' becomes 'pies'.
'wee'+'pies'='WEEPIES'

'in' is the link.

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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