A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

OBE

Wed, 24 Sep '25
U.K. award
Thu, 14 Nov '24
Award first given by King George V, in brief
Sun, 6 Aug '23
Award bestowed by King Charles, in brief
Sun, 6 Mar '22
U.K. award bestowed by the queen
Mon, 24 Jan '22
U.K. award
Thu, 16 Dec '21
Award turned down by Alan Rickman: Abbr.
Wed, 1 Sep '21
U.K. honour