A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

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Sat, 3 Dec '22
Wild side?
Sat, 8 Oct '22
What was once due to American pioneers?
Tue, 7 Jun '22
Mae who said "I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure”
Wed, 18 May '22
Mae who said "To err is human, but it feels divine"
Sun, 20 Feb '22
What's left on a map?
Sat, 17 Apr '21
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