The Clue
Influence (6 letter answer)
The Answer
AFFECT
Tags
Notes
The answer AFFECT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
Related Clues
Change
Feign
Have an influence on
Sway; modify
Definition
AFFECT as a noun:
1. the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
AFFECT as a verb:
1. (affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch) = have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?"
2. act physically on; have an effect upon
3. (involve, affect, regard) = connect closely and often incriminatingly; "This new ruling affects your business"
4. (feign, sham, pretend, affect, dissemble) = make believe with the intent to deceive; "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache"
5. (affect, impress, move, strike) = have an emotional or cognitive impact upon; "This child impressed me as unusually mature"; "This behavior struck me as odd"