A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BOW

Wed, 29 Nov '23
What might help wrap up a gift … or a performance
Tue, 29 Aug '23
With 61-Down, accessory worn by 19-/21-, 26-/29, 45-/49 and 54-/56-Across, as depicted four times in this puzzle's grid
Wed, 12 Jul '23
Stick for a 15-Across player
Thu, 18 Aug '22
What a cellist may take onstage, in two senses
Thu, 4 Aug '22
Finishing touch, so to speak
Sun, 6 Mar '22
Gift wrapper's final touch
Sun, 5 Sep '21
Take a ___
Sat, 21 Aug '21
Bit of Christmas morning detritus
Sat, 17 Jul '21
Pull (out)
Thu, 8 Jul '21
Salaam, e.g.
Tue, 25 May '21
Gesture meaning "thank you"