Additional meaning or nuance (8)

I believe the answer is:

overtone

(Other definitions for overtone that I've seen before include "Suggestion" , "Subtle implication or connotation" , "hidden meaning" , "Nuance" , "Hint" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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