The crossword solutions for the term COLLAGIST MAX in complete sentences are: Ernst, a five letter word. Ernst is a German name which is derived from the Old High German word 'ernust' meaning 'SERIOUS'. It is also a surname and can refer to a number of notable people, including the German painter Max Ernst who was a leader in the Dada and Surrealist movements. He was also a collagist, creating artworks by combining different materials such as paper, photographs, textiles and found objects.