The term 'manipulative type' can be described by two crossword solutions: Svengali (8 letters) and USER (4 letters). Svengali is a character from George du Maurier's 1894 novel Trilby, who is a sinister figure who manipulates the title character. USER is a term used to describe someone who uses something, often in a manipulative way. Together, these two words suggest someone who is skilled at manipulating people or situations for their own gain.