A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

NUNS

Sat, 3 Aug '24
Meryl Streep and Amy Adams played them in 2008's "Doubt"
Mon, 17 Jul '23
Convent residents
Sun, 2 Apr '23
Some vow takers
Sun, 21 Aug '22
They've taken the veil
Sun, 26 Dec '21
Letters on dreidels
Sun, 7 Nov '21
Bhikkhunis : Buddhist monastery :: ___ : convent
Mon, 5 Apr '21
Religious sisters