A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

KIDD

Mon, 15 Dec '25
Colonial-era pirate captain
Sun, 25 Feb '24
Sue Monk ___, author of "The Secret Life of Bees"
Tue, 12 Jul '22
N.B.A. legend Jason
Wed, 23 Feb '22
Pirate whose hidden treasure inspired "The Gold-Bug"