A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

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Thu, 15 May '25
Spa service, for short
Sun, 30 Mar '25
Spa treatment, informally
Wed, 11 Dec '24
Spa treatment, informally
Mon, 2 Dec '24
Mani-___
Thu, 22 Aug '24
Tootsie treat?
Mon, 22 Jul '24
Mani-___ (spa treatment)
Thu, 27 Jun '24
Certain spa treatment, informally
Sun, 24 Mar '24
Lead-in to cure or cab
Sun, 17 Mar '24
Spa service, in brief
Sun, 5 Nov '23
Salon treatment, for short
Thu, 11 May '23
Salon job, informally
Wed, 15 Mar '23
Spa treatment, informally