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The Clue
Exerted influence on (9 letter answer)
The Answer
LEVERAGED
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Notes
The answer LEVERAGED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
LEVERAGE as a verb:
1. supplement with leverage; "leverage the money that is already available"
2. provide with leverage; "We need to leverage this company"