A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DET

Tue, 9 Sep '25
The Motor City, on scoreboards
Sat, 12 Oct '24
Lead follower: Abbr.
Sun, 24 Mar '24
Lions or Tigers, on a scoreboard
Sun, 28 May '23
The Lions, on scoreboards
Wed, 17 Nov '21
Pistons or Lions, on scoreboards