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False name used by pal I assisted (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alias

'false name' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'used by pal i assisted' is the wordplay.
'used by' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'ALIAS' can be found hidden inside 'pal i assisted'.

(Other definitions for alias that I've seen before include "Assumed identity" , "another name" , "it may be assumed" , "A sail (anag)" , "Alternative identity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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