What does "wire-puller" mean?

one who uses secret influence (i.e. pulls wires or strings) for their own ends

What is a synonym for "wire-puller"?

Common synonyms include: access, bad influence, big wheel, calculator, coconspirator, conniver.

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Noun

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one who uses secret influence (i.e. pulls wires or strings) for their own ends wordnet