A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DEBT

Tue, 1 Oct '24
Money owed
Sun, 1 Sep '24
For which one might ask for forgiveness
Tue, 13 Aug '24
Something that can be racked up
Tue, 21 May '24
Red scare?
Mon, 5 Feb '24
Red ink, so to speak
Sat, 9 Dec '23
Tab, essentially
Sun, 12 Nov '23
You're gonna pay for this!
Fri, 20 Oct '23
What red might indicate
Mon, 29 May '23
Money owed
Mon, 19 Sep '22
"Outstanding" obligation
Sun, 5 Jun '22
It can be outstanding
Thu, 8 Apr '21
Student ___
Fri, 5 Mar '21
Student's burden, often