| MESMERIC | Having a hypnotic influence or high degree of fascination (8) |
| AMBIENCE | From "going round", word for the surrounding atmosphere, environment, influence or mood of a place (8) |
| RHETORIC | The art of using speech to persuade, influence or please (8) |
| POWERFUL | Having vigour, influence or control (8) |
| ATLANTIS | Which likely mythical island nation mentioned by Plato has been an object of fascination since? (8) |
| NTHPOWER | High degree of proof? |
| CHARISMA | Quality which enables someone to influence or inspire other people (8) |
| MILITATE | To have influence or effect (8) |
| LEVERAGE | Influence or strategic advantage (8) |
| CHARM | From the Latin for "incantation", a word for attractiveness or the power of fascination; or, paired with the adjective "offensive", a classic example of an oxymoron (5) |
| CHILL | An unpleasant feeling of coldness or fear; an attack of shivering; a fever; a depressing influence; or, bloom on the surface of gloss (5) |
| TAINT | From "to dye", word for a blemish or stain; an infection; a corrupting or contaminating influence; or, a blot or smear on one's character (5) |
| EXPERT | Name a person with a high degree of skill in a certain subject (6) |
| SWAY | A rhythmical motion from side to side, to and fro or back and forth; a leaning movement; rule, control or influence; or, a switch for thatching (4) |
| EXTREME | --- sport, a recreational activity perceived as involving a high degree of risk (7) |
| GILTEDGED | Having a high degree of reliability as an investment |
| ELDER | A senior member of a tribe who has influence or authority (5) |
| ACCOMPLISHED | Done - with a high degree of skill (12) |
| SORELY | To a high degree of intensity |
| AUTOMATION | An aim to put out a high degree of mechanised handling (10) |
