A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

TUNE

Thu, 22 Jun '23
Air
Wed, 25 Jan '23
Fix because of flatness, say
Mon, 21 Nov '22
Ditty
Sun, 3 Apr '22
Word with fine or signature
Sun, 2 Jan '22
Pull some strings, maybe?
Sun, 26 Dec '21
Good thing to be in