A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

OTELLO

Sun, 24 Aug '25
Verdi opera that becomes the name of a board game when an "H" is inserted
Wed, 25 Jun '25
Opera with a baritone Iago
Wed, 11 Sep '24
Verdi's next opera after "Aida"
Sun, 16 Jan '22
Opera with the aria "Ave Maria"
Tue, 27 Jul '21
Verdi opera set in Cyprus