A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SMOG

Fri, 29 Dec '23
Air quality index factor
Wed, 28 Jun '23
Air quality concern
Mon, 22 May '23
Cause of low visibility in some cities
Fri, 12 May '23
It's hard to see through
Thu, 16 Mar '23
Possible cause of a cough
Sat, 11 Mar '23
Potential cause of a respiratory problem
Thu, 17 Nov '22
Unfresh air
Wed, 19 Oct '22
Q: What happens when the ___ clears over Los Angeles? A: UCLA!
Mon, 4 Jul '22
Urban air pollution
Thu, 9 Jun '22
Urban ill
Wed, 25 May '22
Cause of some breathing problems
Sat, 30 Apr '22
E.P.A. concern
Tue, 8 Feb '22
Atmospheric condition that can be caused by wildfires
Sun, 16 Jan '22
Delhi issue
Mon, 27 Dec '21
Pollution in city skies
Fri, 5 Nov '21
Emissions concern
Sun, 12 Sep '21
City hazard
Wed, 21 Jul '21
Overhead cost of manufacturing?
Tue, 20 Apr '21
Polluted air