The term CONNIVER is an archaic word meaning to CHEAT or swindle. It can be broken down into five crossword solutions: CHEAT (5 letters), SCHEMER (7 letters), USER (4 letters), ALEXIS (6 letters), and ANGLE (5 letters). CHEAT refers to someone who deceives or defrauds another person, while SCHEMER implies a person who plans or devises a crafty scheme. USER is someone who takes advantage of another person for their own gain, while ALEXIS is a name derived from the Greek word for 'HELPER' or 'DEFENDER'. Finally, ANGLE is a clever or crafty approach to a situation. All of these words together describe someone who is a conniver, or someone who cheats or swindles another person.