The Clue
False handle (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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Cover
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Also known as
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Blotter entry
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False "handle"
False identity
George Sand, for one
Identity hider
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Kind of writ
Otherwise named
Protective cover?
Pseudonym of a sort
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Cover-up name
___ dictus (otherwise called)
Name after a name
Name on a police blotter
Police-blotter info
Popular spy show
Rap sheet handle
Rap sheet word
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A thief might take one
Wanted-poster listing
Word on a "wanted" poster
"America's Most Wanted" info
It may be assumed
"___ Jimmy Valentine," 1921 play
You may assume it
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"