A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HEIR

Thu, 8 Jun '23
One who's bound to succeed?
Sat, 3 Sep '22
Junior, perhaps
Sun, 3 Apr '22
Eligible receiver?
Wed, 13 Oct '21
Prince, for one
Mon, 12 Jul '21
___ to the throne
Sat, 15 May '21
Willing participant?
Mon, 10 May '21
Estate beneficiary