A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ALGA

Sun, 5 Jan '25
Bit of plankton
Tue, 17 Dec '24
Bit of pond scum
Mon, 25 Nov '24
Bit of pond scum
Sun, 20 Oct '24
Aquarium growth
Mon, 15 Jul '24
Pond organism
Sun, 23 Jun '24
Plant in a bloom
Sat, 26 Aug '23
Plant that contains chlorophyll but lacks a stem and leaves
Sun, 16 Jul '23
Simple pond organism
Sun, 14 May '23
Chlorophyte, e.g.
Fri, 17 Mar '23
Bit of film
Tue, 20 Sep '22
Growth in an aquatic bloom
Sun, 10 Jan '21
Plant used in making biofuel
Thu, 31 Dec '20
Plant that lacks true roots and leaves