A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DECAF

Tue, 2 Apr '24
Like tea that's OK to have before bed
Mon, 10 Jul '23
After-dinner coffee order
Tue, 10 Jan '23
Common after-dinner coffee preference
Wed, 2 Nov '22
Unleaded, so to speak
Wed, 20 Jul '22
After-dinner drink
Wed, 26 Jan '22
After-dinner coffee order
Tue, 7 Dec '21
Late-night coffee order
Mon, 6 Dec '21
Java without the jolt