Crossword clue

“Secret identity”

This clue appeared as 13-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ALIAS
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jul 19, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Secret identity” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 19, 2026 as 13-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Secret identity” clue?+

The answer is ALIAS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of July 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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