A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HOAX

Tue, 14 Jan '25
News of an alien landing, probably
Mon, 9 Dec '24
Prank on the public
Wed, 10 Apr '24
The Cardiff Giant, for one
Sun, 19 Nov '23
Loch Ness monster, apparently
Thu, 12 Oct '23
What a cryptid might be
Tue, 5 Jul '22
Abominable Snowman (probably)