Influence
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something. As a verb, it means to affect or change how someone or something develops.
“Parents have a significant influence on their children's values and attitudes.”
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Contains three 'E's and two 'N's; 'INFLU' start with vowel-heavy pattern
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Worth 14 points; good for common letter combinations and abstract concepts
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