A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

KING

Wed, 15 Feb '23
"___ me!" (checkers cry)
Wed, 30 Nov '22
Contested title on "Game of Thrones"
Wed, 9 Mar '22
It's worth zero in baccarat
Tue, 11 May '21
Checker that makes it to the other side of the board