A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BAG

Sun, 16 Nov '25
Capture
Thu, 6 Nov '25
Nab
Sat, 18 Oct '25
Snatch
Fri, 16 May '25
Capture … or abandon
Mon, 26 Aug '24
Something checked at an airport counter
Sun, 20 Aug '23
Clutch, for one
Sun, 30 Jul '23
Catch
Sat, 1 Jul '23
___ End (setting in "The Lord of the Rings")
Wed, 14 Sep '22
Load for Santa Claus
Sat, 27 Aug '22
See 49-Down
Wed, 10 Aug '22
It may be checked at check-in
Sun, 31 Jul '22
Clutch, e.g.
Sun, 29 May '22
Suitcase
Mon, 15 Nov '21
Designer item from Hermès or Kate Spade
Sun, 12 Sep '21
Purse