A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BELTS

Fri, 28 Nov '25
Sings (out)
Wed, 19 Mar '25
Karate awards
Sat, 22 Feb '25
They're not always kept in the loop
Tue, 2 Apr '24
Passionately sings (out)
Wed, 10 May '23
They go through loops
Mon, 2 Jan '23
Straps that go around the waist
Sun, 17 Jul '22
Big swigs
Mon, 18 Apr '22
Sings out with a lot of power