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It's clear one's got the hints (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

overtones

'the hints' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'it's clear one's' is the wordplay.
'it's clear' becomes 'overt' (both can mean apparent or obvious).
'overt'+'ones'='OVERTONES'

'got' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for overtones that I've seen before include "subtle innuendoes" , "added nuances" , "Upper partials" , "Subtle implications" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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