A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

REAL

Sun, 19 Mar '23
Brazilian currency
Tue, 7 Feb '23
Bona fide
Mon, 30 Jan '23
The "R" of I.R.L.
Mon, 24 Oct '22
Genuine
Wed, 10 Aug '22
Not made up
Mon, 13 Jun '22
Authentic
Mon, 11 Apr '22
Genuine
Mon, 28 Mar '22
Authentic
Mon, 17 Jan '22
Genuine
Fri, 7 May '21
Heartfelt
Sun, 28 Feb '21
Not a joke, say