A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

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Mon, 2 Dec '24
Classroom seating
Wed, 17 Jul '24
Work station
Wed, 6 Mar '24
Receptionist's spot
Sun, 24 Sep '23
Word with front or help
Sun, 9 Jul '23
Tiny ___ Concerts (NPR series)
Fri, 3 Feb '23
Secretary, e.g.
Fri, 13 Jan '23
Something to work on
Sun, 4 Sep '22
Secretary, e.g.
Wed, 31 Aug '22
Division of a newsroom
Wed, 18 Aug '21
Its underside might be covered in gum
Thu, 22 Jul '21
Dorm room feature
Tue, 22 Jun '21
Pupil's place