A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

COIL

Thu, 4 Jul '24
Wind up
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