A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

STALE

Mon, 30 Sep '24
Overused and uncreative
Fri, 19 Jul '24
Tired
Sat, 21 Oct '23
Lacking creativity
Fri, 7 Oct '22
Like some unpleasant air
Sat, 1 Oct '22
Banal
Sun, 14 Nov '21
Like the bread ideal for bread pudding