Crossword Genius

With sentimental words, perhaps, passes on nice things (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

goodies

'nice things' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'with sentimental words perhaps passes' is the wordplay.
'with' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'sentimental words perhaps' becomes 'goo' (goo can mean sentimentality).
'passes' becomes 'dies' (passes away).
'goo'+'dies' is 'GOODIES'.

'on' is the link.

(Other definitions for goodies that I've seen before include "Heroes; desirable items (informal)" , "Informally, nice people or edibles" , "Treats" , "nice things" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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