A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

OVERT

Tue, 9 Apr '24
Obvious
Sun, 31 Mar '24
Plain
Tue, 6 Feb '24
Unconcealed
Sun, 27 Nov '22
In no way hidden
Mon, 25 Jul '22
Plain as day
Mon, 29 Nov '21
For all to see
Mon, 27 Sep '21
Obvious
Sat, 6 Feb '21
Plain as day
Mon, 4 Jan '21
Plainly visible