The term MORE CALCULATING can be broken down into two crossword solutions: SLIER and SLYER. Both words are adjectives that describe someone who is shrewd or cunning. SLIER is derived from the word 'SLY, ' which means to act in a crafty or cunning way, while SLYER is an even more extreme version of the same word. Both words imply that someone is calculating and manipulative, often in a negative way.