A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BETTE

Sat, 14 Jun '25
Apt name for a professional gambler
Tue, 15 Nov '22
"The Rose" singer Midler
Tue, 18 Oct '22
"___ Davis Eyes" (Kim Carnes hit of 1981)
Sat, 7 May '22
"The Divine Miss M"