A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

YVES

Wed, 3 Jan '24
Part of Y.S.L.
Wed, 6 Dec '23
Haute couture name
Sun, 27 Feb '22
The "Y" of Y.S.L.
Thu, 21 Oct '21
Jacques-___ Cousteau
Sun, 22 Aug '21
International cosmetics company ___ Rocher