A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

GYM

Tue, 3 Sep '24
Student-run class?
Sun, 12 May '24
Spot for recess on a rainy day
Thu, 24 Aug '23
House of reps?
Thu, 18 May '23
Science fair locale, often
Thu, 20 Jan '22
Place to climb stairs that go nowhere
Tue, 8 Jun '21
Spot for some reps