A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ASST

Sat, 25 Jan '25
Abbr. in some job titles
Sun, 18 Aug '24
Quick second?
Tue, 11 Jun '24
Exec's helper: Abbr.
Wed, 25 Oct '23
Helper: Abbr.
Tue, 26 Sep '23
Helper: Abbr.
Sun, 13 Aug '23
Part of T.A.: Abbr.
Thu, 6 Jul '23
Appt. scheduler, say
Sat, 11 Feb '23
Lead-in to ed. or prof.
Mon, 30 Jan '23
Aide: Abbr.
Fri, 29 Jul '22
One who helps out briefly?
Thu, 21 Apr '22
Brief second?
Tue, 28 Dec '21
Helper: Abbr.