The term 'dagger partner' refers to the various components that make up a dagger. The crossword solutions for this term are CLOAK (5 letters), SNEE (4 letters), HILT (4 letters), KRIS (4 letters), DIRK (4 letters), OMAN (4 letters), STAB (4 letters), and STILETTO (8 letters). A CLOAK is a type of garment that is worn over other clothing, usually for warmth or protection. SNEE is an alternate spelling of the word 'sneeze, ' which is an involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth. The HILT is the handle of a dagger, and a kris is a type of Indonesian dagger with a wavy blade. A DIRK is a long, straight-bladed dagger, while an OMAN is a curved dagger with a single edge. A STAB is a thrusting motion with a sharp object, and a STILETTO is a slender, pointed dagger.