Sad story or film (6)

I believe the answer is:

weepie

(Other definitions for weepie that I've seen before include "could have you in tears" , "Love Story, among many" , "Something very sugary" , "Novel type" , "Highly emotional film" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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