A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PEDI

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