What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Nick of time" from February 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Nick of time”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

LASTSECOND

Letters10

Starts withL

Ends withD

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 6, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Nick of time” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 6, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with L and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Nick of time” clue?+

The answer is LASTSECOND (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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