Crossword Clue:

The mistaking of one person or thing for another

AnswerCrossword Clue
SYMBOLISTPerson who says one thing and means another
THELIKEPerson or thing similar to another
HEADORTAILOne thing or another.
ANTITYPEPerson or thing foreshadowed by a preceding one.
TRADEOFFGiving up of one thing for another
SWAPExchange one thing for another
SYMBOLOne thing standing for another
QUIDPROQUOOne thing in return for another.