SVENGALI

Sinister controller (8)

Solution has appeared in 2 crosswords (1 across and 1 down):

• Quick crossword No 16,287 — 2022-07-19 23:00:03
  12D: One who seduces and exploits young women — eg anvils (anag) (8)
• Quick crossword No 15,734 — 2020-10-09 23:00:20
  16A: Sinister controller (8)