A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

FOE

Thu, 27 Nov '25
Thanos, to the Avengers
Thu, 24 Apr '25
One of "them"
Wed, 12 Mar '25
Nemesis
Sun, 2 Feb '25
Adversary
Thu, 23 Jan '25
One might be worthy or formidable
Sun, 11 Feb '24
Hostile party
Sun, 24 Dec '23
Mr. Potter vis-à-vis George Bailey, in "It's a Wonderful Life"
Sun, 22 Oct '23
Antagonist
Sat, 3 Jun '23
Other side
Tue, 11 Oct '22
Enemy
Thu, 4 Aug '22
One of "them"
Sat, 23 Apr '22
Other side
Mon, 14 Feb '22
"Friend or ___?"
Sun, 23 Jan '22
Adversary
Mon, 6 Dec '21
Dr. No, to James Bond
Thu, 21 Oct '21
Hostile party
Sun, 19 Sep '21
Opponent
Sun, 7 Mar '21
Antagonist