A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

RAPS

Wed, 29 May '24
Hard knocks?
Mon, 14 Aug '23
Emulates Cardi B or Pusha T
Mon, 31 Jul '23
Emulates Snoop Dogg or Doja Cat
Tue, 27 Dec '22
Spits rhymes, so to speak
Sun, 17 Apr '22
Shoots the breeze
Thu, 18 Nov '21
Speaks on the record?
Sun, 8 Aug '21
Freestyles, perhaps
Mon, 5 Apr '21
Performs like Iggy Azalea
Sat, 6 Mar '21
Freestyles, perhaps