A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ICANT

Fri, 28 Feb '25
Self-doubter's words
Thu, 19 Oct '23
"Sorry, my schedule's packed"
Thu, 4 Aug '22
"Sorry, ask someone else"
Tue, 14 Jun '22
Defeatist's assertion
Fri, 25 Mar '22
Defeatist's wail
Mon, 23 Aug '21
Words from one who's defeated
Tue, 15 Jun '21
"This is too much for me"
Fri, 11 Jun '21
"Sorry, unavailable"