A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

EENIE

Wed, 14 Feb '24
Word used when making a choice, maybe
Thu, 9 Nov '23
Start of a counting rhyme
Fri, 5 May '23
Indecisive child's first word, perhaps
Mon, 13 Mar '23
"___ Meenie," 2010 hit by Sean Kingston and Justin Bieber
Mon, 15 Aug '22
"___, meenie, miney, mo"
Fri, 25 Mar '22
Kids' rhyme starter
Wed, 27 Oct '21
Start of a playground selection process
Mon, 6 Sep '21
Start of a playground rhyme
Sun, 22 Aug '21
"___ Meenie" (2010 hit)