A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

THU

Wed, 3 Nov '21
Tue. plus two
Fri, 22 Oct '21
Calendar heading named for a Norse deity: Abbr.
Tue, 5 Oct '21
Wed. follower
Thu, 10 Jun '21
Day following hump day: Abbr.
Sat, 8 May '21
Day to post a throwback picture on social media: Abbr.