| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| UNDUE | Inappropriate, as influence |
| UNDUE | Like inappropriate influence |
| EXERTS | Wields, as influence |
| WIELD | Exert, as influence |
| EXERT | Exercise, as influence |
| UNDUE | Excessive, as influence |
| UNDUE | Improper, as influence |
| EXERTS | Applies, as influence |
| EXERT | Wield as influence |
| EXERT | Wield, as influence |
| EXERT | Use, as influence |
| EXERT | Apply, as influence |
| EXERT | Employ, as influence |
| EXERTS | Uses, as influence |
| EXERTED | Wielded, as influence |
| SWAY | Influence, as one's decision |
| CLOUT | Influence, as in politics |
| GETTO | Influence, as by bribery: Colloq. |
| EXERTS | Brings to bear, as influence |
| EXERT | Bring to bear, as influence |
| PULLINGSTRINGS | Exerting influence, as a puppeteer |
