A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

CHAMP

Mon, 15 Jul '24
Tourney winner
Fri, 16 Sep '22
G.O.A.T. material
Sun, 30 Jan '22
One to be dethroned
Fri, 5 Nov '21
Belt wearer, perhaps
Tue, 19 Oct '21
Title winner