The crossword solution for the term ALAN OF 'WAIT UNTIL DARK' is ARKIN, which is a five letter word. Alan Arkin is an American actor, director, and screenwriter who starred in the 1967 thriller film 'Wait Until Dark'. He played the role of Harry Roat Jr., a criminal who attempts to manipulate a blind woman into giving him a doll filled with heroin. Arkin's performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.