A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

COIL

Tue, 27 Feb '24
Spring's shape
Sun, 22 Jan '23
Slinky, e.g.
Thu, 12 Jan '23
Spring, for one
Thu, 3 Nov '22
It's all wound up
Wed, 26 Jan '22
Garden hose shape
Wed, 5 Jan '22
Helix
Wed, 1 Dec '21
Roll of stamps