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% DEBUNK Prove false (6) LA Times Daily Oct 8, 2025
3% ERR Make a false step (3) USA Today Oct 2, 2025
3% KGB USSR spy org. (3) Eugene Sheffer Oct 1, 2025
3% NIVEN Actor considering using name for good (5) The Times Cryptic Sep 25, 2025
3% LEN Spy novelist Deighton (3) New York Times Sep 24, 2025
3% DENTURES False teeth (8) (8) Mirror Classic Sep 23, 2025
3% HOAX Deliberate false alarm (4)
3% AGENT Spy (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 16, 2025
3% BOND Connection to a spy (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Sep 14, 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.