Clark ___ a.k.a. Superman

KENT

This mild-mannered reporter shares his last name with a famous English county.

This clue refers to Superman’s secret identity, where "Clark ___" is his human name. The blank is filled with "KENT," his last name in the comics, movies, and TV shows. It’s a straightforward reference—no wordplay—just a well-known pop culture fact about the superhero. If you’ve heard of Superman, you’ve likely heard of Clark Kent.