A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

EXES

Tue, 27 May '25
Past partners
Wed, 16 Apr '25
Old flames
Sun, 26 Jan '25
Awkward people to butt-dial, perhaps
Wed, 8 Jan '25
Noneternal flames?
Tue, 26 Nov '24
It might be awkward for friends to date yours
Mon, 7 Oct '24
Former lovers
Fri, 20 Sep '24
People for whom a "no contact" rule might apply
Mon, 26 Feb '24
"Other halves" no more
Mon, 31 Oct '22
Former flames
Wed, 18 May '22
Residents of Splitsville?
Mon, 7 Feb '22
Some co-parents
Sun, 28 Nov '21
Split personalities?
Sun, 24 Oct '21
Frequent subjects of Taylor Swift songs
Sun, 5 Sep '21
They used to be a "thing"
Mon, 2 Aug '21
Past partners
Fri, 11 Jun '21
"I like texts from my ___ when they want a second chance" (Cardi B line)
Fri, 29 Jan '21
Union deserters