In the nick

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Up & Down Words clue “In the nick ____ ____”? The solution is OF TIME, a two-word phrase and answer #5 in the daily word chain. This clue was most recently seen in the November 14, 2026 (Saturday) puzzle. The second word of each answer starts the next — see the full chain below.

Answer

OFTIME

Last appearance

November 14, 2026SaturdayOF TIME

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