What does the cryptic crossword clue "Implicit message, obvious one (8)" mean?

The definition is "Implicit message". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVERT (synonym of "obvious") + ONE (synonym of "one"); definition: "Implicit message," The answer is Overtone.

Implicit message, obvious one (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3112 | 15 Across | 2021-06-13 flower

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