Influence; hit with force (5)

I believe the answer is:

clout

(Other definitions for clout that I've seen before include "Swipe" , "Box" , "Cast not one before May is out" , "A blow; powerful influence" , "Smack - influence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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