A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

NAMES

Mon, 16 Sep '24
"Sorry, I'm bad with ___" (party excuse)
Mon, 13 Nov '23
When repeated, identifies those responsible
Thu, 22 Jun '23
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
Thu, 17 Nov '22
*#5 on Billboard's Best Rappers of All Time list