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)
7% CATFISHING ____ is the deceptive use of a fictitious online persona (10) The Times Specialist Sunday Jun 21, 2026
7% MADEUP Fictitious (6) Wall Street Journal Apr 16, 2026
6% YOU One of us (3) Eugene Sheffer Jun 12, 2026
6% PAWN Used one (4) New York Times Jun 10, 2026
5% SEE Use one's eyes (3)
5% CAROUSEL Musical with the song "What's the Use of Wond'rin'?" (8) New York Times Jul 2, 2026
5% SAYSO Authority (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 28, 2026
5% TOMCRUISE ____ Mapother IV is a US actor's full name (9) The Times Specialist Sunday Jun 28, 2026
5% ERA One might be named for a king or queen (3) New York Times Jun 28, 2026
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