A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SAPS

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