The term 'bedevilers' is composed of two words, 'BEDEVIL' and 'ers'. The word 'BEDEVIL' means to cause great distress or annoyance, while 'ers' is a suffix used to denote a person who does something. Therefore, the term 'bedevilers' refers to people who cause great distress or annoyance. The crossword solutions for this term are 'IMPS', which are mythical creatures that are often mischievous and cause trouble. In this context, 'IMPS' can be seen as a metaphor for bedevilers, as they are both known to cause distress and annoyance.