A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DEAL

Sun, 24 Dec '23
What you might get when you purchase Christmas ornaments on December 26
Mon, 4 Dec '23
Handout following a shuffle
Sun, 19 Nov '23
"___?" "___!"
Sun, 27 Aug '23
Lay one's cards on the table?
Sun, 5 Feb '23
"Works for me!"
Mon, 14 Mar '22
Successful conclusion to negotiations
Mon, 22 Feb '21
Order to someone holding a deck of cards