A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

KNOTS

Fri, 6 Feb '26
Bantu ___ (hairstyle)
Fri, 28 Nov '25
Speedboat's speed
Mon, 20 Oct '25
Ties that are hard to untie
Tue, 21 Feb '23
Sailor's speed
Mon, 8 Feb '21
They may be hard to untie