The term 'CAT's paw' is a metaphor used to describe someone who is being manipulated by another person. The crossword solutions for the term are TOOL (4 letters), PAWN (4 letters), DUPE (4 letters), STOOGE (6 letters), SAP (3 letters), TOM (3 letters), and PATSY (5 letters). A TOOL is an instrument used to perform a task, while a PAWN is a chess piece that can be moved around the board. A DUPE is someone who is easily deceived or tricked, while a STOOGE is someone who is easily manipulated. A SAP is someone who is easily taken advantage of, while Tom and PATSY are two common names for people. All of these words can be used to describe someone who is being manipulated by another person.