A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

VANE

Tue, 3 Feb '26
Rooftop accessory often shaped like a rooster atop an arrow
Sat, 24 Jan '26
Pointer that changes with the weather
Wed, 15 Oct '25
It's blowing in the wind
Fri, 12 Sep '25
Pointer up high
Sun, 9 Mar '25
It's blowin' in the wind
Thu, 20 Feb '25
Rooftop spinner
Mon, 2 Sep '24
Barn topper
Fri, 11 Jun '21
Windmill part