A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ZEKE

Thu, 9 Feb '23
___ Midas Wolf (Disney's "Three Little Pigs" antagonist)
Sun, 24 Jul '22
N.F.L. star Elliott, to fans
Wed, 20 Apr '22
The Cowardly Lion, back in Kansas
Mon, 7 Mar '22
___ Elliott, three-time N.F.L. Pro Bowler, to fans
Fri, 19 Nov '21
The Cowardly Lion's counterpart in Kansas
Tue, 25 May '21
"___ and Luther" (onetime Disney Channel sitcom)