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Tender words often whispered, and a hint to this puzzle's theme (5,8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sweet nothings

(Other definitions for sweet nothings that I've seen before include "whispered words of affection" , "Lovers' words?" , "words of love" , "Loving words" , "romantic words" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.
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