A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

KOALA

Tue, 7 Apr '26
Marsupial that sleeps up to 20 hours a day
Sun, 22 Mar '26
Eucalyptus eater
Tue, 12 Aug '25
Eucalyptus eater
Sat, 14 Oct '23
Animal with fused toes on each hind paw, used for grooming its coat
Mon, 21 Aug '23
"Bear" in a eucalyptus forest
Sun, 16 Jul '23
Certain tree-hugger
Tue, 24 Jan '23
Eucalyptus-eating "bear"
Wed, 11 May '22
___ bear