A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

RESTS

Sun, 6 Oct '24
"No playing" signs
Sun, 22 Sep '24
Kicks back
Sat, 14 Sep '24
They can be whole, half or quarter
Mon, 8 Jul '24
Takes five
Sat, 6 Jan '24
Some score marks
Mon, 26 Dec '22
Takes a load off
Tue, 13 Dec '22
Takes ten
Wed, 27 Apr '22
Takes time off
Wed, 9 Feb '22
Pauses from playing