The term BLACK CAT can be broken down into six crossword solutions: OMEN (4 letters), POE (3 letters), PANTHER (7 letters), FAMILIAR (8 letters), OCELOT (6 letters), and OMENS (5 letters). OMEN is a sign of bad luck, and Edgar Allan Poe was a famous American poet who wrote a short story called 'The Black Cat'. PANTHER is another name for a black leopard, and a FAMILIAR is an animal companion that is believed to have magical powers. An OCELOT is a small wildcat with black spots, and OMENS are signs of future events.