A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SALE

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