The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word TEARJERKER
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does TEARJERKER mean?
TEARJERKER noun- An emotionally charged film, novel, song, opera, television episode, etc., usually with one or more sad passages or ending, so termed because it suggests one is likely to cry during its performance.