A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

TUE

Wed, 9 Aug '23
What "Mardi" means in "Mardi Gras": Abbr.
Tue, 13 Jun '23
Mon. follower
Fri, 10 Mar '23
When "NCIS" has aired for most of its run: Abbr.
Mon, 20 Jun '22
Mon. follower
Fri, 3 Jun '22
Day associated with Mars, in astrology: Abbr.
Sun, 8 May '22
Third column on a calendar: Abbr.
Tue, 15 Jun '21
Election day in the U.S.: Abbr.