A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PEDI

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