A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PEZ

Wed, 6 Mar '24
Candy whose name derives from the German "Pfefferminz"
Thu, 12 Oct '23
Candy dispensed with a "nod" of the head
Tue, 1 Aug '23
Dispensable candy
Thu, 19 Jan '23
Candy originally marketed as a smoking cessation aid
Tue, 27 Sep '22
Candy from a "head"
Wed, 13 Apr '22
Candy once marketed as a smoking cessation aid
Mon, 6 Sep '21
Dispenser candy