The term PATTY HEARST ALIAS refers to the alias used by Patricia Hearst, an American newspaper heiress who was kidnapped in 1974 by a left-wing terrorist group. The alias she used during her time with the group was TANIA, which is a five-letter word. After her kidnapping, Hearst became involved in criminal activities with the group and was eventually arrested and convicted of bank robbery. She served 22 months in prison before being pardoned by President Jimmy Carter.