Cryptic crossword clue
Films tiny dishes 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WEEPIES

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Films" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case films = weepies.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WEEPIES mean?

WEEPIES noun
  1. A sad or sentimental film, often portraying troubled romance, designed to elicit a tearfully emotional response from its audience.

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