Social sway (5)
I believe the answer is:
clout
(Other definitions for clout that I've seen before include "Ne'er cast a ... till May be out, it's said" , "weight" , "piece of clothing" , "Cast not one before May is out" , "Influence or power" .)
I believe the answer is:
clout
(Other definitions for clout that I've seen before include "Ne'er cast a ... till May be out, it's said" , "weight" , "piece of clothing" , "Cast not one before May is out" , "Influence or power" .)