A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HITME

Wed, 25 Feb '26
[Taps casino table]
Tue, 3 Feb '26
Blackjack player's request
Fri, 4 Jul '25
Request at a bar
Fri, 20 Jun '25
Request by those under 21
Tue, 2 Jan '24
Request in blackjack [Opposite of 48-Across?]
Sat, 9 Dec '23
What might be heard before a bust
Sat, 17 Dec '22
"I'll take another"