A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PAIN

Sun, 28 May '23
Bother
Mon, 27 Mar '23
Big nuisance
Thu, 16 Jun '22
Hassle
Wed, 20 Apr '22
Bread: Fr.
Wed, 22 Dec '21
Bother
Sun, 5 Dec '21
Something necessary for gain, they say
Sat, 16 Oct '21
Royal ___