A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SLOT

Sun, 24 Nov '24
Book return spot
Tue, 17 Sep '24
Assigned position
Sat, 4 May '24
Fit (in)
Sat, 24 Feb '24
Opening
Wed, 9 Aug '23
Place for a key card
Mon, 27 Mar '23
Opening for a coin
Thu, 27 Oct '22
Mail opening
Sat, 14 May '22
Blank on a sign-up sheet
Wed, 29 Dec '21
Parking meter opening
Tue, 30 Nov '21
Schedule opening
Mon, 22 Nov '21
Opening for a coin
Mon, 19 Jul '21
Opening on a schedule
Mon, 31 May '21
Opening for a coin
Wed, 27 Jan '21
Place for a coin