A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MALT

Mon, 11 Mar '24
Grain used in beermaking
Sun, 10 Mar '24
Soda shop order
Wed, 20 Jul '22
Fountain offering
Wed, 27 Apr '22
Type of shake
Tue, 1 Feb '22
Brewing ingredient
Wed, 14 Apr '21
Order at an ice cream parlor
Thu, 18 Feb '21
Kind of Ovaltine