A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

STRUM

Wed, 17 Apr '24
Play, as a ukulele
Sun, 16 Apr '23
Work with a pick and an ax?
Fri, 6 Jan '23
Use a pick, perhaps
Tue, 12 Jul '22
Pull some strings?
Tue, 30 Nov '21
Play, as a guitar