A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ZESTS

Sun, 29 Sep '24
Some drink garnishes
Tue, 30 Jan '24
Citrus peel scrapings
Sat, 18 Nov '23
Kitchen shavings
Mon, 13 Sep '21
Lemon twists, e.g.
Mon, 26 Jul '21
Twists of lemon or lime
Fri, 15 Jan '21
Peels off?