A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

FRIAR

Fri, 14 Jun '24
Junípero Serra, for one
Tue, 4 Jun '24
The Swinging ___, robe-wearing mascot for the Padres
Fri, 26 May '23
Man on a mission?
Mon, 6 Mar '23
Title for Tuck
Fri, 7 Jan '22
Accomplice in "Romeo and Juliet"
Sun, 12 Dec '21
Order member