Cryptic crossword clue
Subtle suggestions in what could be seen as rude sonnet 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word UNDERTONES

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Subtle suggestions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case subtle suggestions = undertones.
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 UNDERTONES mean?

UNDERTONES 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.
UNDERTONES 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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