A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ILOST

Wed, 11 Sep '24
Statement of defeat
Fri, 17 Nov '23
Sad postgame report
Wed, 19 Apr '23
Competitor's concession
Sat, 4 Mar '23
Postgame lament
Tue, 31 May '22
"___ It at the Movies" (collection of Pauline Kael reviews)
Tue, 24 Aug '21
Admission of defeat
Wed, 9 Jun '21
Runner-up's rueful report