A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ACTOR

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