A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MAMA

Mon, 14 Aug '23
Baby's first word, often
Mon, 26 Jun '23
Storybook bear whose porridge was too cold
Sun, 2 Apr '23
Baby's first word, commonly
Fri, 23 Sep '22
Cry from a doll
Tue, 26 Apr '22
Bahama ___
Mon, 11 Jan '21
One of a baby's first words
Sat, 9 Jan '21
Crib cry