A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

NOIRE

Tue, 30 May '23
Bête ___ (pet peeve)
Mon, 7 Nov '22
Bête ___
Fri, 23 Jul '21
Counterpart of "blanche"
Tue, 16 Feb '21
Bête ___ (bugaboo)
Mon, 1 Feb '21
Bête ___