A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LEX

Wed, 17 Apr '24
Pro wrestler ___ Luger
Sun, 31 Mar '24
___ Luthor, nemesis of Superman
Sat, 17 Feb '24
Major Manhattan thoroughfare, informally
Thu, 11 Jan '24
How peers should be treated
Tue, 15 Aug '23
___ Luthor (DC Comics villain)
Sun, 2 Apr '23
N.Y.C. ave. east of Park
Thu, 29 Sep '22
First name in DC Comics villainy
Wed, 7 Sep '22
N.Y.C. ave. between Park and Third
Sat, 22 Jan '22
Justinian law
Tue, 11 Jan '22
"Superman" antagonist ___ Luthor
Wed, 20 Oct '21
Latin law