Cryptic crossword clue
Influential prisoner with no answer to reprimand 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word POWERFUL

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The straight part
We know that "Influential" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case influential = powerful.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does POWERFUL mean?

POWERFUL adjective
  1. Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.
  2. Large; capacious; said of veins of ore.
POWERFUL adverb
  1. To a great extent or degree.
  2. Conforming to fact, reality or rule; true.
  3. (with superlatives) Used to firmly establish that nothing else surpasses in some respect.

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