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Influence is a hit (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clout

This clue is a double definition.

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

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

'is' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for clout that I've seen before include "Influence; heavy blow" , "A blow; powerful influence" , "weight" , "Old-fashioned garment" , "political muscle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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