Nobody's-up situation (3)

I believe the answer is:

tie

(Other definitions for tie that I've seen before include "Restrict; link" , "Draw for neckware" , "garb" , "restraint" , "11 [KNOT]" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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