The term INFLUENTIAL SORT can be broken down into three crossword solutions: TITAN (5 letters), NABOB (5 letters), and BIGENCHILADA (12 letters). A TITAN is a person of great power, influence, or ability. A NABOB is a wealthy and influential person, especially one in a position of political power. A BIGENCHILADA is an informal term for a large and important task or responsibility. All three terms refer to people who are powerful and influential in some way.