What does the cryptic crossword clue "Time to nip in for one holiday (4)" mean?

The definition is "holiday". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). T (synonym="Time") in SAY (synonym="for example") = STAY; definition: "holiday" The answer is STAY.

Time to nip in for one holiday (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29047 | 22 Down | 2023-04-18 flower

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