The Clue
Police-blotter entry (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ALIAS
Tags
Notes
The answer ALIAS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
Related Clues
A.k.a.
Cover
Handle
A k a
Another name
Assumed name
False "handle"
False identity
Identity hider
It's assumed
"___ Jimmy Valentine"
Jimmy Valentine, e.g.
Name after "a.k.a."
Name a criminal goes by
Nom de plume
Not the real name
O. Henry, e.g.
Rap-sheet entry
Rap sheet handle
Billy the Kid, for Henry McCarty
It may be assumed
"___ Jimmy Valentine," 1921 play
Nom de plume's cousin
R. Spencer, to J. Valentine
Signature on a bad check, maybe
What a thief might go by
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"