A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ANIL

Sat, 11 Nov '23
Denim dye
Sun, 30 Jul '23
Kapoor of "Slumdog Millionaire"
Sun, 25 Jun '23
Kapoor who played the game show emcee in "Slumdog Millionaire"
Tue, 18 Apr '23
Indigo plant
Sun, 26 Mar '23
Kapoor of "Slumdog Millionaire"