A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

AMT

Wed, 13 Aug '25
Tsp. or tbsp.
Sat, 15 Mar '25
Ozs. or lbs.
Mon, 10 Feb '25
Quantity: Abbr.
Wed, 5 Feb '25
Oz., e.g.
Sat, 30 Nov '24
Recipe fig.
Wed, 2 Oct '24
Qty.
Thu, 23 Nov '23
No. on a check
Thu, 28 Sep '23
Qty.
Tue, 25 Jul '23
Invoice abbr.
Tue, 23 Nov '21
Qty.
Thu, 4 Mar '21
Qty.