A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DJS

Wed, 24 Jan '24
CD players?
Mon, 4 Dec '23
Workers at dance clubs who 20-, 25-, 43- and 48-Across
Wed, 2 Mar '22
Club workers, informally
Wed, 9 Feb '22
45 spinners
Sun, 24 Oct '21
Party people, for short?
Mon, 23 Aug '21
Record spinners, in brief
Fri, 5 Mar '21
Dance club hirees