Influence - Crossword Clue

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 16/07/2026

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Influence.

6 letter answer(s) to influence

AFFECT
  1. act physically on; have an effect upon;
  2. connect closely and often incriminatingly;
  3. have an effect upon;
  4. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon;
  5. make believe with the intent to deceive;
  6. the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion

5 letter answer(s) to influence

CLOUT
  1. (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"
  2. a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
  3. a target used in archery
  4. special advantage or influence; "the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull"
  5. strike hard, especially with the fist; "He clouted his attacker"
COLOR
  1. (physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction;
  2. a race with skin pigmentation different from the white race
  3. a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect;
  4. add color to;
  5. affect as in thought or feeling;
  6. an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading;
  7. any material used for its color;
  8. change color, often in an undesired manner;
  9. decorate with colors;
  10. give a deceptive explanation or excuse for;
  11. having or capable of producing colors;
  12. interest and variety and intensity;
  13. modify or bias;
  14. the appearance of objects (or light sources) described in terms of a person's perception of their hue and lightness (or brightness) and saturation
  15. the timbre of a musical sound; "the recording fails to capture the true color of the original music"

8 letter answer(s) to influence

LEVERAGE
  1. investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
  2. provide with leverage; "We need to leverage this company"
  3. strategic advantage; power to act effectively; "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage"
  4. supplement with leverage; "leverage the money that is already available"
  5. the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever

4 letter answer(s) to influence

PULL
  1. a device used for pulling something; "he grabbed the pull and opened the drawer"
  2. a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull"
  3. a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke); "he took a puff on his pipe"; "he took a drag on his cigarette and expelled the smoke slowly"
  4. a sustained effort; "it was a long pull but we made it"
  5. apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion; "Pull the rope"; "Pull the handle towards you"; "pull the string gently"; "pull the trigger of the gun"; "pull your knees towards your chin"
  6. bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover; "draw a weapon"; "pull out a gun"; "The mugger pulled a knife on his victim"
  7. cause to move by pulling; "draw a wagon"; "pull a sled"
  8. cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense; "A declining dollar
SWAY
  1. cause to move back and forth; "rock the cradle"; "rock the baby"; "the wind swayed the trees gently"
  2. controlling influence
  3. move back and forth or sideways; "the ship was rocking"; "the tall building swayed"; "She rocked back and forth on her feet"
  4. move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; "He swung back"
  5. pitching dangerously to one side
  6. win approval or support for; "Carry all before one"; "His speech did not sway the voters"

Frequently asked questions about ‘Influence’

What's the best solution for Influence?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Influence is PULL. Other possible answers include AFFECT, CLOUT, COLOR, LEVERAGE, SWAY.

How many solutions are there for Influence?

We have found 6 possible answers for the crossword clue Influence.

Which crosswords feature clues like Influence?

Clues like Influence often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Times, The Sunday Telegraph, The Independent, Financial Times Polymath, Daily Mail Cryptic, among others.

Other crossword clues with similar answers to 'Influence'

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Change14
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Touch11
Drag8
Hue7
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Command6
Haul6
Attraction5
Door sign5
Flush5
Pigment4
Tint4
Cardinal, e.g.3
Clout3
Tow3
Dominion2
Move to and fro2
Peach or plum2
Personality2
Sign on a door2
150 and on strike, demonstrating power1
A newspaper includes odd pieces in French to impress1
Almond or walnut1
Amber or umber1
American paint left over in centre when finishing early1
Attract as a customer1
Attract; tow1
Band's unexpected statement cut short1
Bend in the wind1
Blow caught aggressive youth1
Chlorine not to be used? That’s a blow1
Close to mall, Dame Edna makes purchase1
Conservative group admitting universal influence1
Conservative line not considered as influence1
Crayola choice1
Crayon choice1
Deal a heavy blow to Conservative boor1
Decorator's decision1
Demand to ban chlorine apparently will have impact1
Do a salon job1
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Go to and fro1
Green, for instance1
Have an effect on1
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