A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SLEEP

Sun, 21 May '23
"___ is like a cat: It only comes to you if you ignore it": Gillian Flynn
Tue, 28 Mar '23
Inactive computer mode
Sun, 27 Mar '22
A chance to dream
Sun, 24 Jan '21
Give extra consideration, with "on"
Sun, 3 Jan '21
Power-saving mode