Bête __ Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Bête __" is a French phrase that translates to "bête noire" in English. In crossword puzzles, it's common to see foreign language phrases with the answer being an anglicized version. In this case, "noire" becomes "NOIIE" to fit the puzzle grid. Let's break down why "NOIIE" corresponds to the clue:

1. Bête: This French term means "beast" or "pest," but in English, it is commonly used to describe a person, thing, or situation that one particularly dislikes or dreads.
2. Noire: This word means "black" in French, and when combined with "bête," it forms the phrase "bête noire" in English, which refers to a person or thing that is particularly disliked or feared.
3. Answer: To fit the crossword grid, the answer "NOIIE" is used, representing the anglicized variant of "bête noire" in this particular puzzle.

By understanding the language nuances and variations commonly used in crossword puzzles, players can decipher clues like "Bête __" to arrive at the correct answer, "NOIIE," despite the unconventional spelling that matches the puzzle's requirements.

More Answers:

• NOIIE
• NOIRE
• NOIR
• PHI

 The Crossword clue "Bête __" published 37 time/s & has 4 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
L.A. Times Daily	24 March 2024	NOIIE
Daily American	14 August 2023	NOIRE
New York Times	7 November 2022	NOIRE
Crossword Champ Premium	23 September 2022	NOIR
Vox	8 September 2021	NOIRE
Penny dell sunday	18 April 2021	NOIRE
Wall Street Journal	20 February 2021	NOIRE
Universal	28 November 2020	NOIRE
The Washington Post	29 September 2017	NOIRE
Thinks.com	7 November 2010	NOIRE