What is a fictitious name, especially one used by an author? (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PSEUDONYM What is a fictitious name, especially one used by an author? (9) (9)
6% DOGMA What authority figures (5) Newsday Mar 7, 2026
6% TONI ____ Morrison, US author (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 23, 2026
5% IDENTITYTHEFT Using another's name illegally (8,5) (13) The Guardian Quick Mar 27, 2026
5% SIEVE One used to strain (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Mar 27, 2026
5% SAYSO Authority (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 24, 2026
5% CILANTRO US name for coriander leaves (8) The Times Specialist Sunday Mar 22, 2026
5% OAR What you use to paddle a boat (3)
5% BRADAWL Tool used for making holes, especially for screws or nails (7) The Times Specialist Sunday Mar 15, 2026
5% SEE Use one's eyes (3)
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