A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ACTOR

Sat, 29 Mar '25
One in need of some direction
Sun, 23 Mar '25
Jackson or Jackman
Wed, 5 Feb '25
Hawke or Crowe
Thu, 30 Jan '25
Pidgeon, Hawke or Crowe
Mon, 14 Aug '23
Best supporting ___ (Academy Awards category)
Tue, 5 Jul '22
One in a cast
Wed, 8 Jun '22
Character ___
Mon, 25 Apr '22
Bacon or Hamm, e.g.
Tue, 5 Apr '22
Best ___ (Academy Awards category)
Tue, 15 Mar '22
Person in a cast