A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MOW

Mon, 26 Jan '26
Cut, as grass
Sat, 20 Dec '25
Generate clippings, say
Sun, 23 Mar '25
Cut short
Sun, 29 Sep '24
No ___ May (pollinator-friendly movement)
Tue, 21 Nov '23
Do some yard work
Sun, 16 Jul '23
Cut back a lot?
Sat, 3 Dec '22
Do some course work?
Wed, 8 Sep '21
Cut (down)
Sun, 30 May '21
Level the playing field?
Fri, 21 May '21
Run, like a Deere?