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Updated June 2026
Plural of influence; the capacities to have effects on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effects themselves. Can also be the third-person singular present tense of the verb.
“Cultural influences from around the world have shaped modern British cuisine.”
/ˈɪn.flu.ənsəz/
10-letter word with -ES ending; contains F, L, and multiple vowels
Worth 18 points; excellent for using F and C on double/triple letter squares
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