Overly sentimental stuff (8)

I believe the answer is:

schmaltz

(Other definitions for schmaltz that I've seen before include "mush" , "Extreme or excessive sentimentality" , "Sentimental entertainment" , "Excessive sentimentality in music or film" , "Excessive sentimentality in art or music" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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