A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

NAP

Thu, 17 Oct '24
Toddler's need, maybe
Sun, 6 Oct '24
Bad thing to do during a meeting
Wed, 4 Sep '24
Quick refresher
Wed, 24 Jul '24
Bit of shut-eye
Thu, 4 Apr '24
Alternative to an energy drink, perhaps
Mon, 4 Mar '24
Midday rest
Thu, 14 Dec '23
Part of a newborn's schedule
Tue, 21 Nov '23
Siesta
Thu, 9 Nov '23
It's rarely taken at night
Fri, 1 Sep '23
Daybreak?
Tue, 22 Aug '23
Midday refresher
Sun, 23 Jul '23
Part of a day care schedule
Mon, 3 Jul '23
Get some afternoon rest, say
Fri, 30 Jun '23
Go out for a bit?
Mon, 8 May '23
Siesta
Sun, 26 Mar '23
Power ___
Fri, 17 Feb '23
Go out for a bit?
Sat, 11 Feb '23
Many people do this on January 1
Sun, 5 Feb '23
Time out in pre-K?
Mon, 9 Jan '23
Catch forty winks
Wed, 4 Jan '23
Bit of shut-eye
Mon, 14 Nov '22
Take a midday snooze
Wed, 9 Nov '22
Hammock "activity"
Mon, 15 Aug '22
Quick snooze
Sun, 19 Jun '22
Sweater fuzz, e.g.
Mon, 2 May '22
Sleep briefly
Wed, 30 Mar '22
Catch some Z's
Sun, 27 Mar '22
Time out?
Thu, 24 Feb '22
Common Thanksgiving activity
Mon, 7 Feb '22
Short snooze
Thu, 27 Jan '22
Be off guard
Sun, 25 Apr '21
Quick refresher
Tue, 30 Mar '21
Little shut-eye