The Clue
What a bigwig carries (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CLOUT
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Notes
The answer CLOUT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
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Definition
CLOUT as a noun:
1. a target used in archery
2. (pull, clout) = special advantage or influence; "the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull"
3. (clout nail, clout) = a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
4. (punch, clout, poke, lick, biff) = (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"
CLOUT as a verb:
1. strike hard, especially with the fist; "He clouted his attacker"