A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

NITS

Mon, 26 Jun '23
Minor criticisms
Wed, 10 May '23
Small complaints
Tue, 25 Apr '23
Trivial criticisms
Mon, 23 Jan '23
Tiny faults
Sun, 17 Jul '22
They're picked by the picky
Sun, 19 Jun '22
Small knocks
Sat, 16 Oct '21
Tiny carps