The term 'liquidator' is used to describe a person who is responsible for settling the financial affairs of a company or organization. This includes paying off debts, distributing assets, and ensuring that all legal obligations are met. In crossword puzzles, two words that can be used to describe a liquidator are 'ASSASSIN' (8 letters) and 'payer' (5 letters). An ASSASSIN is someone who kills another person, while a payer is someone who pays money to another person or entity. Therefore, a liquidator can be thought of as an ASSASSIN of debt and a payer of assets.