A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MASALA

Tue, 3 Mar '26
Garam ___ (South Asian spice blend)
Thu, 15 Jan '26
Indian spice blend
Sun, 24 Mar '24
Indian spice mixture
Mon, 30 Oct '23
Garam ___ (Indian spice blend)
Sat, 2 Apr '22
___ chai (Indian beverage)