A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

OBE

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