A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SOFT

Thu, 12 Jun '25
___ white (lightbulb specification)
Mon, 19 May '25
Like a baby's bottom
Wed, 27 Nov '24
Too easy (on)
Sun, 22 Sep '24
Like cashmere
Thu, 12 Sep '24
Tender
Wed, 12 Apr '23
Like forgiving lighting in photography
Sun, 6 Nov '22
Lacking emotional toughness
Fri, 24 Jun '22
Not alcoholic
Sun, 3 Oct '21
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