A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

EASYA

Wed, 8 May '24
Component of a "Mickey Mouse degree," say
Wed, 17 Apr '24
Course that's a breeze
Thu, 23 Mar '23
G.P.A. booster
Tue, 19 Apr '22
G.P.A. booster
Fri, 26 Nov '21
Desire of a quick study?
Sat, 27 Feb '21
School softball?