The Clue
Influences (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SWAYS
Tags
Notes
The answer SWAYS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Oscillates
Persuades
Rocks
Is unsteady
Brings around
Convinces otherwise
Moves to and fro
Does some disco dancing
Definition
SWAY as a noun:
1. controlling influence
2. (rock, careen, sway, tilt) = pitching dangerously to one side
SWAY as a verb:
1. (rock, sway, shake) = move back and forth or sideways; "the ship was rocking"; "the tall building swayed"; "She rocked back and forth on her feet"
2. (swing, sway) = move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; "He swung back"
3. (carry, persuade, sway) = win approval or support for; "Carry all before one"; "His speech did not sway the voters"
4. (rock, sway) = cause to move back and forth; "rock the cradle"; "rock the baby"; "the wind swayed the trees gently"