A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BUS

Thu, 21 Dec '23
Transport, in a way
Sun, 8 Oct '23
Do a restaurant job
Thu, 5 Oct '23
Fillmore in "Cars," for one
Fri, 3 Feb '23
Part of an urban fleet
Tue, 6 Dec '22
Clear plates, say
Sat, 26 Nov '22
Clear the tables
Tue, 16 Aug '22
Commuting option
Mon, 27 Jun '22
Clear, as a diner's table
Mon, 15 Nov '21
Alternative to subway or taxi
Tue, 5 Oct '21
Clear tables at a restaurant
Mon, 2 Aug '21
Word after school or party
Sun, 25 Jul '21
Clear, as crystal
Fri, 2 Apr '21
Long way around town?