The Clue
Underworld name (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ALIAS
Tags
Notes
The answer ALIAS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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A.k.a.
A/k/a
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Handle
A k a
Pseudonym
Another name
Criminal's creation
Criminal's shield
Crook's ruse
False front
False "handle"
Identity hider
It's assumed
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Other name
Pseudonym of sorts
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Type of writ
Armstrong's "___ Jimmy Valentine"
Butch Cassidy, e.g.
Cover-up name
___ dictus (otherwise called)
Name after "a.k.a."
Name a criminal goes by
Name on a "Wanted" poster
Nom de crook
Police-blotter entry
Police-blotter info
Popular spy show
Rap sheet handle
Something to go under
A thief might take one
Vacationing celeb's convenience
Word on a "wanted" poster
Chevalier de Seingalt, for Casanova
A criminal may go by it
Nom de plume of sorts
Signature on a bad check, maybe
What a thief might go by
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"