A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LAV

Sun, 1 Mar '26
British bathroom
Sat, 21 Feb '26
Clip-on mic, for short
Tue, 2 Dec '25
British "facilities"
Thu, 6 Nov '25
John
Thu, 1 May '25
W.C.
Thu, 26 Sep '24
Loo
Tue, 26 Mar '24
W.C.
Sun, 17 Mar '24
British throne room?
Fri, 30 Dec '22
Place to go, for short
Sat, 10 Dec '22
Head
Fri, 19 Mar '21
Flat facility