A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HANS

Wed, 28 Feb '24
Franz's partner in old "S.N.L." sketches
Thu, 26 Oct '23
___ Gruber, archvillain in "Die Hard"
Fri, 20 Oct '23
___ Zimmer, Oscar-winning composer for "Dune"
Tue, 3 Oct '23
Composer Zimmer who won Oscars for "The Lion King" and "Dune"
Sun, 8 Jan '23
"Frozen" villain
Fri, 28 Oct '22
John equivalent
Thu, 6 Oct '22
Geiger of Geiger counter fame
Sun, 29 May '22
Composer Zimmer
Sat, 11 Sep '21
Composer Zimmer