A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

FAN

Mon, 24 Jun '24
Ceiling spinner
Wed, 3 May '23
Pamphlet or palm leaf, in a pinch
Sun, 30 Apr '23
Groupie
Tue, 18 Apr '23
Enthusiast
Wed, 22 Mar '23
Completely miss the ball
Mon, 17 Jan '22
Aid on a hot summer day
Sat, 4 Dec '21
Deadly household appliance, according to Korean urban legend
Tue, 20 Jul '21
Cheery sort?