A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SCREEN

Sun, 18 Aug '24
Assist in a pick-and-roll
Mon, 26 Jun '23
Cinema unit
Sun, 14 Aug '22
Focus for 15-Down
Wed, 4 May '22
Vet
Sun, 2 May '21
Word after green or smoke
Tue, 13 Apr '21
Basketball play