A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

INDY

Mon, 7 Oct '24
Fictional archaeologist with a fear of snakes, informally
Sun, 17 Mar '24
Fictional archaeologist with a whip, familiarly
Sat, 9 Dec '23
Fictional Dr. Jones, familiarly
Fri, 31 Mar '23
Memorial Day weekend event, familiarly
Mon, 6 Mar '23
___ 500
Thu, 16 Jun '22
___Car Series
Sun, 20 Feb '22
Annual Memorial Day race, informally
Fri, 16 Jul '21
Ford vehicle, familiarly
Sun, 25 Apr '21
Annual May race, informally