A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ANTIC

Sun, 24 Aug '25
Ding-dong ditch, e.g.
Mon, 10 Feb '25
Shenanigan
Tue, 25 Jun '24
Stunt
Thu, 22 Sep '22
Shenanigan
Sun, 3 Jul '22
Shenanigan
Sun, 3 Oct '21
Bit of tomfoolery