A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PENS

Fri, 26 May '23
Pigs' digs
Wed, 21 Sep '22
Rollerballs, e.g.
Wed, 15 Jun '22
Writes
Tue, 26 Apr '22
Souvenirs from White House signings
Fri, 18 Mar '22
Cross products
Tue, 1 Feb '22
Pigs' hangouts
Fri, 7 Jan '22
They can be felt
Thu, 28 Oct '21
Puts on paper
Mon, 20 Sep '21
Products of Pilot and Bic
Mon, 12 Jul '21
Writes
Tue, 30 Mar '21
Calligraphy tools
Wed, 30 Dec '20
Corrals