A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

FRODO

Sun, 17 Mar '24
Literary friend of Sam, Merry and Pippin
Sun, 26 Mar '23
Literary character described as "a stout little fellow with red cheeks"
Fri, 26 Aug '22
Ring bearer of note
Sun, 23 Jan '22
Fictional character who says "I will take the ring, though I do not know the way"