A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

RACER

Sun, 16 Feb '25
Go-kart, e.g.
Sat, 23 Nov '24
Anchor, e.g.
Wed, 31 Jul '24
Certain bib wearer
Wed, 22 May '24
Derby entrant
Sat, 4 Feb '23
Mario Kart contestant
Wed, 23 Jun '21
Mario Kart contestant
Sat, 20 Mar '21
One who's in the heat?