A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

COST

Wed, 24 Jan '24
Damage, so to speak
Thu, 26 Oct '23
Damage, so to speak
Sun, 1 Oct '23
Subject of sticker shock
Sat, 8 Apr '23
Go for
Thu, 2 Mar '23
Amount to
Mon, 21 Feb '22
Tag line?
Tue, 16 Mar '21
"That'll ___ you"