False name used by a spy Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue False name used by a spy . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ALIAS.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ALIAS False name used by a spy (5)
3% MYTH False belief that can be busted (4)
3% TRUE Not false (4)
3% MISHANDLE Mike is name to use roughly (9) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 1, 2026
3% ANS Like "true" or "false," for short (3)
3% AGENT Spy (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 30, 2026
3% ROSECOLOURED Falsely favourable (12) The Times Sunday Concise Mar 29, 2026
3% INTEL Spy's acquisition (5) Newsday Mar 29, 2026
3% MIDST 'There is a spy in our ___' (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Mar 28, 2026
3% IDENTITYTHEFT Using another's name illegally (8,5) (13) The Guardian Quick Mar 27, 2026
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In the world of espionage, a spy often goes by a false name to conceal their true identity. This deceptive moniker is known as an "ALIAS," a term commonly used in spy thrillers and undercover operations. It adds a layer of mystery and intrigue to the spy's persona, allowing them to operate discreetly and avoid detection.