A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MAMAS

Tue, 15 Apr '25
Some bedtime story readers
Thu, 13 Mar '25
Delivery people?
Fri, 17 May '24
Cass Elliot and Michelle Phillips, in a 1960s group
Tue, 25 Apr '23
Half of a 1960s folk quartet
Mon, 31 Oct '22
The ___ & the Papas
Tue, 8 Mar '22
Some fiercely protective "bears"
Mon, 26 Apr '21
Half of a 1960s folk-rock group