A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MAY

Sat, 5 Aug '23
Might
Thu, 5 Jan '23
Can alternative
Thu, 8 Dec '22
About seven or eight weeks before 5-Down
Sun, 15 May '22
Suffragist and abolitionist Abby ___ Alcott
Wed, 15 Dec '21
Shortest month of the year
Wed, 17 Feb '21
Can alternative
Wed, 10 Feb '21
When the Kentucky Derby is held