What does the cryptic crossword clue "Suggestion from subordinate, tense individual (9)" mean?

The definition is "Suggestion". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UNDER (synonym="subordinate") + T (synonym="abbreviation for tense") + ONE (synonym="individual") = UNDERTONE; definition: "Suggestion" The answer is UNDERTONE.

Suggestion from subordinate, tense individual (9)

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