A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ALARM

Tue, 20 May '25
Wake-up call
Tue, 15 Apr '25
Worry greatly
Thu, 6 Feb '25
Clock radio feature
Sun, 10 Nov '24
Aid for an early-morning flight, maybe
Wed, 15 May '24
Burglar deterrent
Wed, 3 Jan '24
Horn or whistle, at times
Mon, 17 Oct '22
Jarring noise at 6 a.m.
Tue, 24 May '22
Bedside buzzer
Sat, 23 Apr '22
Part of some drills
Fri, 11 Mar '22
Freak out
Sun, 26 Sep '21
Ringing in the new day?
Sun, 20 Jun '21
Dream interrupter, maybe
Sun, 14 Mar '21
Fire ___