A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SESAME

Wed, 7 Sep '22
Kind of oil in cooking
Mon, 27 Jun '22
123 ___ Street (Big Bird's address)
Wed, 19 Jan '22
Kind of fragrant oil in some Asian cuisines
Sun, 21 Nov '21
What tahini is made from
Mon, 7 Jun '21
Kind of seeds on a bagel
Sun, 3 Jan '21
Bagel choice