The Neverland Pirate referred to in the crossword solution is Smee, a character from J.M. Barrie's play Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up. Smee is the bumbling sidekick of the villainous Captain Hook, and is often portrayed as a comical figure. He is loyal to Hook, but his loyalty is often tested by his own incompetence. Smee is a memorable character in the story, and has been featured in many adaptations of the play.