A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

IMPS

Sun, 5 Mar '23
Little mischief-makers
Thu, 15 Dec '22
Little rascals
Mon, 11 Jul '22
Mischievous ones
Thu, 23 Jun '22
Sprites, but not Pepsis
Sun, 19 Jun '22
Little troublemakers
Tue, 10 May '22
Little devils
Sun, 31 Oct '21
Mischief-makers