A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

YESES

Fri, 2 Feb '24
Nods
Sat, 3 Sep '22
Yas and jas
Thu, 7 Jul '22
Hoped-for responses to proposals
Wed, 16 Mar '22
Sís and das
Wed, 29 Dec '21
Some R.S.V.P.s
Sat, 28 Aug '21
Column on a survey
Mon, 21 Jun '21
Positive responses
Sun, 13 Jun '21
Approvals
Tue, 18 May '21
Affirmatives