A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DELI

Fri, 21 Jun '24
Feature of many a bodega
Mon, 17 Jun '24
Where cold cuts are cut
Tue, 19 Dec '23
It has the makings of a hero
Sun, 18 Jun '23
Place to talk turkey, maybe
Mon, 27 Mar '23
Sandwich shop
Tue, 13 Sep '22
Shop for a loxsmith?
Sun, 17 Jul '22
Site of a counter offer?
Sun, 17 Apr '22
Over-the-counter seller
Mon, 14 Mar '22
Place to get a sandwich
Sun, 13 Mar '22
Sub station?
Sun, 13 Feb '22
___ sandwich
Wed, 26 Jan '22
Place to nosh on a knish
Fri, 3 Dec '21
Offerer of fresh cuts
Sun, 11 Apr '21
Where heroes are made
Mon, 11 Jan '21
Where you might find the starts of 18-, 26-, 44- and 59-Across