A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SNO

Sun, 31 Mar '24
___-Caps (candy)
Fri, 29 Sep '23
___ Balls
Fri, 7 Jul '23
Ice, in some product names
Sat, 7 Jan '23
Cone head?
Sun, 1 Jan '23
___-Caps (candy)
Sun, 20 Mar '22
Lead-in to Cat
Thu, 16 Sep '21
Caps or cones preceder
Tue, 24 Aug '21
___-cone
Sun, 8 Aug '21
___-Cat
Fri, 30 Jul '21
___-Seal (waterproofing treatment brand)
Tue, 1 Jun '21
___-Cat (ski resort vehicle)
Mon, 24 May '21
___ Balls (chocolaty snack)
Thu, 25 Feb '21
Hostess ___ Balls