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Strike Ruffian With Clubs Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CLOUT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CLOUT

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199%5Exact Match!
240%10Strike, strike, strike!
332%12 Frequenting country clubs and yacht clubs

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CLOUT" which means:

    noun
  • • A target used in archery
  • • Special advantage or influence
  • • A short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
  • • (boxing) a blow with the fist
  • verb
  • • Strike hard, especially with the fist

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She used her clout to secure a promotion for her friend."
  • • "The celebrity's social media clout helped raise money for the charity."

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Clue Last Found In...

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The Guardian Cryptic15 Oct 2010 Down 3
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