A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ALARMS

Mon, 26 May '25
Security devices
Tue, 19 Nov '24
They're set to go off
Sat, 10 Jun '23
Distresses
Thu, 24 Nov '22
Things most cars and many clocks have
Sun, 10 Jan '21
Aids for sleepyheads