A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ENS

Mon, 25 Aug '25
Nav. rank
Sun, 10 Aug '25
Several characters in nonfiction?
Wed, 29 Jan '25
Minnesotan trio?
Sun, 3 Nov '24
Tennis center?
Sun, 29 Sep '24
Nav. rank
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