A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SCRUB

Wed, 21 Aug '24
Use a loofah
Sat, 29 Jul '23
Cancel
Fri, 31 Mar '23
No first-stringer
Sun, 4 Dec '22
Second- or third-stringer
Mon, 23 May '22
Wash with elbow grease
Sun, 17 Oct '21
Take out of the game