NYT Crossword · 122 Across
“Wield, as influence” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, November 25, 2012 as 122 Across. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Sunday, November 25, 2012 · 122 Across
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- Nov 25, 2012 · 122 Across · 5 letters
- Nov 23, 2010 · 68 Across · 5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Wield, as influence”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with E and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Wield, as influence” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 25, 2012, at 122 Across. It has appeared 5 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Wield, as influence” crossword clue?
The answer is EXERT (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.