Beatniks were a subculture of the 1950s and 1960s, characterized by their unconventional lifestyle and dress. They were often associated with jazz music, poetry, and anti-establishment views. The term 'BEATNIK' is derived from the words 'BEAT' and 'nik, ' which were slang terms for 'beaten down' and 'Russian satellite, ' respectively. The crossword solutions for the term 'beatniks' are CATS (4 letters), HIPSTERS (8 letters), and COPS (4 letters). CATS were often seen as symbols of the BEATNIK lifestyle, while HIPSTERS were a later generation of beatniks who embraced a more modern style. COPS were often seen as adversaries of the BEATNIK culture, as they were seen as a symbol of the establishment.