A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BUOY

Fri, 19 Sep '25
Object marked with the speed limit, sometimes
Tue, 25 Feb '25
Bay bobber
Tue, 18 Feb '25
Nautical marker
Mon, 28 Mar '22
Floating marker on a swim course
Tue, 8 Jun '21
Marina marker
Wed, 21 Apr '21
Hearten