A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MEAL

Thu, 29 Feb '24
Series of courses
Sun, 4 Feb '24
Ground grain
Fri, 25 Aug '23
A large one might have more sides
Sun, 6 Aug '23
___ program (college offering)
Fri, 14 Apr '23
Fast-food option for a reduced price
Sun, 9 Apr '23
Ground grain
Mon, 14 Mar '22
A good one is square
Sat, 22 Jan '22
Coarse flour
Fri, 17 Dec '21
Fast finish?
Sun, 14 Mar '21
Square thing
Mon, 1 Feb '21
Brunch, e.g.