A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SCREW

Sun, 10 Aug '25
Turn (in)
Tue, 22 Jul '25
Fastener with threads
Sun, 18 May '25
Ship propeller
Sun, 21 May '23
Mess (up)
Sat, 31 Dec '22
Turning point in construction?
Sun, 26 Sep '21
Goof (around)