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NYT Mini • September 11, 2025

“Straight ___ Compton”

Answer:

OUTTA

Hint:

["This 1988 album title by N.W.A reflects a rapid departure from a notorious Los Angeles neighborhood. Think of a slang contraction meaning \"out of.\""]

Explanation:

This clue references the title of the 1988 album "Straight Outta Compton" by the rap group N.W.A, which became iconic in hip-hop history. The blank represents the colloquial phrase "outta," short for "out of," so the answer fills in the missing word. It’s a direct cultural reference rather than a wordplay puzzle, relying on familiarity with the album’s name.

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