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% LIE False account (3) Newsday Nov 13, 2025
3% HUMBLEBRAGS Statements of false modesty (11) USA Today Nov 13, 2025
3% MISREPRESENTED Gave a false account of (14) Commuter Nov 8, 2025
3% ATAPINCH A spy on edge in an emergency (8) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 6, 2025
3% CIA Spy org. (3) LA Times Daily Nov 5, 2025
3% LIES False statements (4) Newsday Nov 2, 2025
3% LEN Spy novelist Deighton (3)
3% PACKOFLIES Completely false story (4,2,4) (10) Mirror Classic Oct 28, 2025
3% IDOL False image (4) Puzzler Backwords Oct 25, 2025
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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.