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The Clue

Unhappy influence (4 letter answer)

The Answer

BANE

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Notes

The answer BANE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.

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"The Dark Knight Rises" villain

Definition

BANE as a noun:

1. (bane, curse, scourge, nemesis) = something causes misery or death; "the bane of my life"