A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

CARAT

Fri, 3 Nov '23
Weight of valuables
Wed, 7 Jun '23
Gemstone unit
Mon, 6 Mar '23
Weight of a diamond
Thu, 14 Apr '22
Diamond figure
Thu, 10 Jun '21
A little over three grains
Sun, 28 Mar '21
Gem weight