A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ENS

Sat, 30 Mar '24
Kennedy center?
Wed, 8 Nov '23
Nav. rank
Mon, 28 Nov '22
Many a "Star Trek" officer: Abbr.
Tue, 4 Oct '22
Coast Guard rank: Abbr.
Tue, 27 Sep '22
They come before ohs
Thu, 5 May '22
Nav. rank
Tue, 28 Sep '21
Runner's midsection?
Thu, 29 Jul '21
U.S. Navy O-1: Abbr.
Mon, 21 Jun '21
Low-ranking "Star Trek" officer: Abbr.
Sun, 13 Jun '21
Lt.'s inferior