A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SAGS

Thu, 22 Feb '24
Doesn't stay tight
Mon, 31 Jul '23
Gives in to gravity, as a roof
Wed, 7 Jun '23
Droops
Mon, 30 Jan '23
Droops
Mon, 16 Jan '23
Droops
Wed, 10 Aug '22
Wilts
Sun, 12 Jun '22
Becomes less taut
Wed, 1 Jun '22
Droops
Sun, 13 Feb '22
Loses firmness
Sun, 19 Dec '21
Becomes less taut