A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ETOILE

Sun, 30 Nov '25
"L'___ du Nord" (Minnesota motto)
Thu, 17 Jul '25
Alpha Centauri A, par exemple
Sun, 13 Nov '22
"Brille Brille Petite ___" (children's song abroad)
Wed, 27 Jul '22
French for "star"
Sun, 5 Sep '21
Prima ballerina