The Clue
Con's cover, of a sort (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ALIAS
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Notes
The answer ALIAS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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Assumed name
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False identity
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"___ Jimmy Valentine"
Other name
Otherwise known as
Otherwise named
Protective cover?
Second name
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Cover-up name
___ dictus (otherwise called)
Name after a name
Nom de crook
Nom de guerre
Nom de plume
Popular spy show
Rap sheet handle
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Spy's name, possibly
Vacationing celeb's convenience
Word on a "wanted" poster
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Nom de plume's cousin
O. Henry's "___ Jimmy Valentine"
R. Spencer, to J. Valentine
A thief may go under one
You may assume it
Name registered at many an escort service
Definition
ALIAS as a noun:
1. (alias, assumed name, false name) = a name that has been assumed temporarily
ALIAS as an adverb:
1. (alias, a.k.a., also known as) = as known or named at another time or place; "Mr. Smith, alias Mr. Lafayette"