A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SAPS

Fri, 16 Aug '24
Slowly depletes
Mon, 28 Aug '23
Deprives of strength
Sat, 29 Jul '23
Chuckleheads
Tue, 6 Jun '23
Drains
Sun, 16 Apr '23
Drains
Tue, 17 Jan '23
Easy targets
Sat, 5 Mar '22
Leaches
Mon, 24 Jan '22
Drains of strength
Tue, 16 Nov '21
Depletes, as of energy
Tue, 17 Aug '21
Drains