A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

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Mon, 4 Mar '24
Gimlet or screwdriver
Sat, 15 Apr '23
Plane, e.g.
Fri, 7 Oct '22
Jerkwad
Wed, 21 Sep '22
Wrench or gouge
Sun, 12 Jun '22
Drive (around)
Sun, 20 Mar '22
Total jerk
Tue, 30 Nov '21
Level or lever
Sun, 13 Jun '21
Level or bevel
Thu, 22 Apr '21
Saw or screwdriver