A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ACTV

Sun, 7 Sep '25
End of any Shakespeare play
Mon, 4 Aug '25
When Hamlet duels with Laertes in "Hamlet"
Sun, 23 Jun '24
When Macbeth fights Macduff
Sun, 24 Apr '22
When Lady Macbeth cries "Out, damned spot!"