A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

CANE

Fri, 19 Jan '24
Prop for Willy Wonka
Sun, 31 Dec '23
Sugar source
Fri, 7 Jul '23
Support staff
Wed, 1 Mar '23
Walker's aid
Thu, 23 Feb '23
Prop for the Riddler or Willy Wonka
Mon, 26 Dec '22
Bit of Christmas candy
Thu, 21 Jul '22
Support staff?
Wed, 11 May '22
Willy Wonka prop
Tue, 9 Nov '21
Walking aid