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Hit the nail! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clout

This clue is a double definition.

'hit' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'nail' is the second definition.
(I know that clout is a type of nail)

'the' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for clout that I've seen before include "Cast not one before May is out" , "Punch; influence" , "Swipe" , "Influence or power" , "political muscle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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