A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PAY

Tue, 10 Sep '24
Close the tab
Sat, 16 Mar '24
Settle
Wed, 13 Dec '23
Handle the bill
Tue, 18 Jul '23
___ to play
Wed, 12 Jul '23
Suffer the consequences
Fri, 2 Jun '23
Suffer consequences
Thu, 25 May '23
Tap one's phone, perhaps
Wed, 15 Mar '23
Insert a token, say
Wed, 8 Mar '23
Pick up the tab
Wed, 22 Jun '22
Pony up
Sat, 18 Jun '22
Close a tab
Sun, 12 Jun '22
It's illegal for employers to prohibit workers from discussing this
Thu, 2 Jun '22
Word before "a fine" or "a visit"
Thu, 19 May '22
Subject of job offer negotiations
Sat, 14 May '22
You ___ (words before an amount after discount)
Sun, 13 Mar '22
With 12-Down, spend much more than a fair price
Mon, 6 Dec '21
Equal ___ for equal work
Sun, 8 Aug '21
"You'll ___ for this!"
Sun, 2 May '21
Union concern
Sat, 1 May '21
Word with base or combat