A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HEIR

Sat, 24 May '25
Mary I, to Henry VIII
Sun, 18 May '25
Prince, e.g.
Sat, 12 Apr '25
Next in line
Sat, 1 Mar '25
Next in line, if you will
Fri, 8 Nov '24
Part of a succession plan
Tue, 29 Oct '24
___ apparent
Fri, 4 Oct '24
Common suspect in a murder mystery
Wed, 28 Aug '24
Will figure
Mon, 1 Jul '24
Next in line?
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