The Clue
Criminal's creation (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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A/k/a
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Assumed name
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"Pen" name
Protective cover?
Pseudonym of sorts
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Cover-up name
Made-up monicker
Mata Hari was one
Name on a "Wanted" poster
Nom de crook
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Police-blotter entry
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Word on a wanted poster
"America's Most Wanted" info
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Nom de plume's cousin
O. Henry's "___ Jimmy Valentine"
R. Spencer, to J. Valentine
Rose by any other name?
Signature on a bad check, maybe
A con artist may go by 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"