A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

NAW

Thu, 14 Jul '22
"Don't reckon so"
Wed, 13 Jul '22
Opposite of yep
Sat, 30 Apr '22
Sticks nix
Thu, 9 Dec '21
"Yer wrong"
Sat, 23 Jan '21
"Thanks anyway, pardner"