A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

IDOL

Mon, 8 Apr '24
Object of adoration
Wed, 27 Mar '24
"American ___"
Wed, 7 Feb '24
Longtime TV singing series, to fans
Sun, 7 Jan '24
False ___
Thu, 30 Nov '23
More than a favorite
Sun, 29 Oct '23
"Pop ___," British show that launched Simon Cowell's TV career
Mon, 2 Oct '23
"Survivor" immunity token
Thu, 18 May '23
Golden calf, e.g.
Thu, 4 May '23
Loved one
Wed, 22 Mar '23
K-pop star, e.g.
Sun, 19 Feb '23
Golden calf, for one
Wed, 23 Nov '22
Worshiped person
Sat, 29 Oct '22
Word with false or fallen
Mon, 1 Aug '22
False god
Mon, 6 Jun '22
Celebrity who's adored
Mon, 23 May '22
Worshiped figure
Wed, 30 Mar '22
"American ___"
Tue, 29 Mar '22
"White Wedding" singer Billy
Wed, 19 Jan '22
Some people bow to it
Thu, 26 Aug '21
Statue of Ganesha, e.g.
Thu, 15 Jul '21
Fan fave
Wed, 9 Jun '21
Golden calf, e.g.