straight matter

noun Printing.

the body text of an article, story, etc., as distinguished from the title, subhead, and other display matter.
editorial text as distinguished from advertising.

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Words nearby straight matter

straight from the shoulder, straight goods, straight gyrus, straight joint, straight man, straight matter, straight muscle, straight off, straight out, straight poker, straight razor
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