Speak quietly (7)

I believe the answer is:

whisper

(Other definitions for whisper that I've seen before include "Speak or utter very softly" , "Spread rumours" , "Speak sotto voce" , "Speak covertly" , "Talk in a low voice" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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