A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

NORAH

Sat, 10 Feb '24
Woman's name that becomes a direction when its fourth letter is changed
Tue, 9 Jan '24
Jazz singer Jones
Sun, 3 Jul '22
Singer/songwriter Jones
Sun, 21 Nov '21
"Sunrise" singer Jones
Thu, 25 Feb '21
Newswoman O'Donnell