A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SHIM

Thu, 24 Jul '25
A matchbook, for a wobbly table, say
Tue, 19 Nov '24
Thin wedge
Thu, 2 May '24
Carpenter's wedge
Tue, 18 Jan '22
Prop for a tilting bookcase, say
Sun, 12 Sep '21
Carpenter's wedge