A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

CRUST

Sat, 25 May '24
Piece of the pie
Tue, 18 Jan '22
It may be found above the mantle
Sat, 6 Nov '21
Feature of the inner planets
Sun, 8 Aug '21
Part of a pie or the earth
Sat, 30 Jan '21
Piece of the pie?