A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

TONIC

Mon, 14 Apr '25
Partner of 60-Down in a bar
Sun, 29 Oct '23
Elixir
Sat, 27 Aug '22
Drink once consumed to prevent malaria
Tue, 16 Aug '22
Common mixer
Wed, 13 Oct '21
Vodka ___
Sat, 3 Jul '21
Invigorating substance
Tue, 13 Apr '21
Mixer with gin or vodka