A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PAIL

Mon, 21 Jul '25
Aid in making a sandcastle
Fri, 21 Feb '25
Toy shovel holder
Sat, 4 May '24
Barn item
Mon, 7 Aug '23
Container used to make a sand castle
Tue, 18 Oct '22
Item on a bucket list?
Thu, 29 Sep '22
Beach mold
Thu, 25 Aug '22
Mold for a castle, maybe