Cryptic crossword clue
Quietly sing one tune, losing heart in clammy conditions 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HUMIDITY

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The straight part
We know that "clammy conditions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clammy conditions = humidity.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HUMIDITY mean?

HUMIDITY noun
  1. Dampness, especially that of the air.
  2. The amount of water vapour in the air.

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