A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

AMPS

Wed, 7 May '25
Theater boxes
Sun, 20 Apr '25
Music boxes?
Wed, 20 Nov '24
Sources of unwanted feedback, perhaps
Sat, 10 Aug '24
AC units?
Wed, 13 Mar '24
Circuitry units
Sat, 6 Jan '24
P.A. gear
Wed, 4 Oct '23
Band aids
Mon, 29 May '23
Some sound equipment on stage
Sun, 17 Jul '22
Some gear for a gig
Tue, 26 Apr '22
Hypes (up)
Mon, 21 Feb '22
Electrical units
Wed, 27 Jan '21
Roadies' loads