A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

GEAR

Tue, 23 Jan '24
First, second, third or reverse
Thu, 17 Aug '23
Boots, water bottle, backpack, etc.
Tue, 25 Jul '23
Setting for a bicycle race?
Mon, 10 Jul '23
Bike part with teeth
Thu, 29 Jun '23
Equipment
Sun, 23 Apr '23
Boots, tent, mosquito spray, etc.
Sun, 26 Mar '23
Campy stuff?
Tue, 4 Oct '22
First, second or reverse
Sun, 31 Jul '22
Boots, helmets, rope, etc.
Mon, 11 Jul '22
Equipment
Mon, 27 Sep '21
One of 10 on a ten-speed
Sun, 5 Sep '21
Bike ride setting
Mon, 28 Jun '21
One of 10 on a 10-speed
Wed, 19 May '21
Reverse, e.g.