A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ACHY

Sun, 13 Oct '24
Hurting
Thu, 11 Jan '24
Feeling the effects of a tough workout, say
Sun, 23 Oct '22
Having overexercised, maybe
Tue, 12 Jul '22
Like one's legs after too many squats, say
Sun, 3 Jul '22
Hurting
Tue, 18 Jan '22
Sore from exercise, say
Sun, 8 Aug '21
Feeling it after a marathon, say
Sun, 23 May '21
Feeling tender
Mon, 10 May '21
Sore, as after a workout
Thu, 21 Jan '21
Like legs in the days after a marathon