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NYT Daily • September 11, 2025

Antiracist movement since 2013, for short

Answer:

BLM

Hint:

["This movement gained global attention after high-profile cases of police violence and uses three words in its full name. Think of its iconic raised-fist symbol."]

Explanation:

This clue refers to Black Lives Matter, a prominent antiracist movement that began in 2013 after the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s killer. The "for short" hint means the answer is the well-known abbreviation, BLM. It’s a straightforward reference with no wordplay—just a direct nod to the movement’s widely recognized initials.

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