A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

QUEEN

Sun, 25 Jan '26
One of Adolf Anderssen's sacrifices in the "Immortal Game" against Lionel Kieseritzky
Sat, 15 Feb '25
It may go across the board
Sun, 21 Apr '24
They have the Guinness distinction of Longest Running Fan Club for a Group
Mon, 8 Nov '21
Honorific given to 17-, 27-, 43- and 58-Across