A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SEL

Mon, 8 Dec '25
Salt, in Paris
Thu, 20 Nov '25
Beurre demi-___ (salted butter, in France)
Tue, 8 Oct '24
French seasoning
Sat, 7 Sep '24
Poivre go-with
Fri, 5 Jan '24
Fleur de ___ (delicate crust on the surface of seawater)
Sun, 23 Jul '23
Fleur de ___ (seasoning)
Sun, 3 Apr '22
Partner of poivre
Thu, 4 Nov '21
Fleur de ___ (fancy salt)