A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ITALIA

Sun, 2 Jun '24
Padova's home
Sun, 19 May '24
Home to Firenze
Sat, 13 Jan '24
Paese di Napoli
Sun, 30 May '21
The "Bel Paese," to locals
Sun, 28 Mar '21
Land jutting into il Mediterraneo
Sun, 28 Feb '21
2006 World Cup champion, to native fans