Cryptic crossword clue
Influence a criminal! 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FACTORIAL

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What does FACTORIAL mean?

FACTORIAL noun
  1. The result of multiplying a given number of consecutive integers from 1 to the given number. In equations, it is symbolized by an exclamation mark (!). For example, 5! = 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 = 120.
FACTORIAL adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to a factor or factorial.
  2. Of or pertaining to a factor, a kind of business agent.
  3. Of or pertaining to a factory.

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