A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PENN

Wed, 13 Dec '23
Keystone State eponym
Sun, 3 Sep '23
Big name in magic
Mon, 15 May '23
Sch. founded by Benjamin Franklin
Thu, 6 Apr '23
*Bank employee
Thu, 12 May '22
___ State (Big Ten school)
Wed, 27 Oct '21
William who lent his name to a state
Sun, 28 Feb '21
Big name in tennis balls