A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ACTOR

Tue, 19 Aug '25
Person who may have to deal with long lines
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