A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

TALON

Mon, 4 Mar '24
Raptor's claw
Tue, 19 Dec '23
Prey snatcher
Sat, 18 Nov '23
Sharp point on a kite
Sun, 13 Nov '22
Claw
Tue, 19 Apr '22
Prey-catching claw
Sun, 18 Apr '21
Claw