A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HITME

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"