A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ROLE

Sat, 29 Mar '25
Part of a film
Tue, 18 Mar '25
One might be supporting or speaking
Mon, 29 Jul '24
Actor's assignment
Fri, 5 Jul '24
Billing matter
Mon, 1 Jan '24
Part to play in a play
Tue, 19 Dec '23
Capacity
Thu, 4 May '23
Play part
Mon, 30 May '22
Part to play
Sat, 21 May '22
Function
Sat, 14 May '22
Ensemble part
Sat, 30 Apr '22
Lead, e.g.
Fri, 26 Nov '21
Part
Tue, 26 Oct '21
Something played that's not a game
Mon, 21 Jun '21
Part to play
Sun, 14 Mar '21
Part
Thu, 4 Mar '21
Part