A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LOSER

Thu, 1 Aug '24
Who pays all legal costs under the so-called "English rule"
Mon, 3 Jun '24
What two fingers in the shape of an "L" can mean
Sun, 19 May '24
1993 Beck single
Wed, 5 Jul '23
Also-ran
Sat, 22 Jan '22
Schlump
Thu, 11 Nov '21
Second or third person?
Sat, 2 Jan '21
Paper, vis-à-vis scissors