Influence ( Informal ) (5)

I believe the answer is:

clout

(Other definitions for clout that I've seen before include "Political influence - flat-headed nail" , "Whack" , "Wallop - influence" , "Punch; influence" , "Blow to the head" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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