| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ELITE | Class with clout |
| INS | Connections with clout |
| INS | Those with clout |
| BOSS | Exercise clout with |
| BIGGUNS | Folks with clout |
| MARKMCGWIRE | Cardinal with measurable clout |
| FAT | Like a cat with clout |
| ANIN | Have -- (know someone with clout) |
| TRIPLETHREAT | Fast player with lots of clout |
| OPEC | Grp. with clout at the gas pump |
