A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

APSES

Thu, 19 Jun '25
Sites for mosaics in cathedrals, often
Tue, 20 Aug '24
Areas for altars
Sun, 25 Dec '22
Some recesses
Thu, 16 Jun '22
Features in some houses of worship
Thu, 3 Feb '22
Church areas
Thu, 30 Dec '21
Places people speak in whispers