A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HAND

Sat, 9 Dec '23
Bit of assistance
Tue, 23 May '23
Round of applause
Thu, 7 Oct '21
Flush, e.g.
Mon, 27 Sep '21
Round of applause
Sun, 25 Apr '21
See 41-Across
Mon, 1 Feb '21
Round of applause