A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MUG

Mon, 8 Jan '24
One might read "#1 Dad"
Tue, 14 Mar '23
Hot cocoa holder
Thu, 23 Dec '21
___ shot
Wed, 1 Dec '21
One might read "Don't talk to me until I've had my coffee"
Sun, 13 Jun '21
Root beer brand
Mon, 1 Feb '21
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