A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SALE

Mon, 16 Jun '25
Black Friday or Cyber Monday event
Mon, 16 Dec '24
Discount offer
Thu, 21 Nov '24
Word with bake or fire
Mon, 23 Sep '24
Word often seen in a starburst on a shop banner
Mon, 15 Jan '24
"50% off" store event
Wed, 21 Jun '23
It's a deal!
Sun, 4 Jun '23
What's the deal?
Thu, 18 May '23
Not for ___
Fri, 21 Apr '23
Something's off with this
Mon, 3 Apr '23
Cyber Monday event
Sat, 17 Dec '22
Pitcher's aim?
Sun, 17 Jul '22
Register ring-up
Sun, 22 May '22
Word with tag or tax
Fri, 1 Apr '22
Closing activity
Wed, 6 Oct '21
Yard ___
Thu, 23 Sep '21
Something that's no good unless it's closed
Fri, 26 Mar '21
Result of a good pitch
Sun, 7 Mar '21
What may result in a handshake