The crossword solution for the term Schneider is SKUNK, which is a five-letter word. Schneider is a German occupational surname derived from the Middle High German word 'sneider, ' meaning 'TAILOR.' The name was given to tailors and other clothiers who worked with fabric and leather. The word SKUNK is derived from the Algonquian word seganku, which means 'one who squirts.' Skunks are small mammals known for their ability to spray a strong-smelling liquid as a defense mechanism.