A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

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Wed, 6 Dec '23
Hercule Poirot, e.g., for short
Mon, 9 May '22
Private eye, in old slang
Sat, 20 Nov '21
Gumshoe
Mon, 9 Aug '21
Private eye, quaintly
Tue, 3 Aug '21
Private eye, in old lingo