The term MENU PHRASE is composed of six crossword solutions: ALA (3 letters), AUJUS (5 letters), NOMSG (5 letters), DUJOUR (6 letters), ALAKING (7 letters), and ALACARTE (8 letters). ALA stands for 'à la', a French phrase meaning 'according to the style of' or 'in the manner of'. AUJUS is a French sauce made from beef or veal stock, wine, and herbs. NOMSG is an abbreviation for 'no message', which is often used in menus to indicate that a dish does not come with a side. DUJOUR is a French phrase meaning 'of the day', which is often used to describe a daily special. ALAKING is an abbreviation for 'à la king', a dish made with chicken, mushrooms, and cream sauce. Finally, ALACARTE is a French phrase meaning 'by the menu', which is used to describe ordering individual dishes instead of a set meal.