Cryptic crossword clue
Ruined libertine’s heart captivated by whisper 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word UNDERTONE

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The straight part
We know that "whisper" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case whisper = undertone.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UNDERTONE mean?

UNDERTONE noun
  1. An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
  2. An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, verbal dialogue or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.
  3. A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
  4. A low state of the physical faculties.
UNDERTONE verb
  1. To accompany as an undertone.
  2. To say or speak in an undertone.
  3. To present as less important, noticeable or prominent.

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