A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

STAPLE

Mon, 25 Sep '23
Paper clip alternative
Mon, 5 Jun '23
Alternative to a paper clip
Sun, 7 May '23
Object for binding contracts
Thu, 23 Jun '22
Readers may flip over it
Sun, 13 Feb '22
What may connect the parts of a school assignment?
Sun, 16 Jan '22
Affix, in a way
Thu, 13 Jan '22
Jump scares, in horror movies
Thu, 23 Dec '21
Sugar or flour