A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

YTD

Wed, 7 May '25
C.P.A.'s column header, perhaps
Sun, 23 Feb '25
Since Jan. 1
Sun, 15 Dec '24
From Jan. 1 until now
Thu, 28 Nov '24
Since January 1: Abbr.
Tue, 4 Oct '22
Since Jan. 1
Sun, 17 Apr '22
1/1 'til present: Abbr.
Sat, 11 Dec '21
Paycheck abbr.
Thu, 3 Jun '21
Pay stub inits.