A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

CITY

Wed, 7 Jan '26
San Francisco or San Antonio
Thu, 11 Jul '24
It has its limits
Mon, 24 Jun '24
Lincoln, Jackson or Madison
Sun, 14 May '23
Part of a gas mileage rating
Sat, 22 Apr '23
It has its limits
Wed, 21 Dec '22
___ slicker