The term SAUCER'S PARTNER is a reference to two items commonly used in tea drinking. A saucer is a shallow dish used to hold a teacup, and a teacup is a CUP with a handle and a wide top for drinking tea. The crossword solutions for this term are TEACUP (6 letters) and CUP (3 letters). A teacup is the partner of a saucer, as it is placed on the saucer when not in use. A CUP is also a partner of a saucer, as it is placed on the saucer when not in use.