Cryptic crossword clue
Nick — name involved in downfall? 3,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 2 letter word RUN IN

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does RUN IN mean?

RUN IN noun
  1. An encounter; a scrape or brush, especially one involving trouble or difficulty.
  2. The end-phase of a competition.

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