A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DEATH

Fri, 18 Jul '25
"___ is the most convenient time to tax rich people": David Lloyd George
Wed, 28 Aug '24
I_ _ _ _ _at terrifies thanatophobes
Mon, 3 Jul '23
What the Grim Reaper brings
Fri, 21 Apr '23
"No more than passing from one room into another," per Helen Keller