The crossword solutions for the term DANCER COMPANION are COMET, which is a five-letter word. A COMET is a small, icy body that orbits the Sun and typically has a long, fuzzy appearance due to the dust and gas it releases. Comets are believed to be remnants of the formation of the Solar System and are composed of frozen gases, dust, and rock. They often have tails that point away from the Sun as they move around their orbit.