A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BRIT

Mon, 24 Mar '25
Londoner or Liverpudlian, informally
Sat, 18 Jan '25
Person partial to humour?
Wed, 6 Nov '24
Liverpudlian or Mancunian
Wed, 6 Mar '24
Who might call French fries "chips"
Fri, 9 Sep '22
George Smiley, for one
Thu, 28 Jul '22
Tube rider, e.g.
Sun, 6 Jun '21
One for whom underwear is pants
Fri, 12 Feb '21
Bath occupant, say