A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

EPSOM

Fri, 7 Oct '22
English derby site
Sat, 11 Jun '22
Where The Oaks is run
Tue, 15 Mar '22
English town known for its salt
Thu, 30 Sep '21
___ salts
Sun, 21 Mar '21
___ salt (magnesium sulfate)