A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

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Tue, 12 Apr '22
Like the opening of Mahler's Symphony No. 9
Wed, 23 Mar '22
Many a swing voter: Abbr.
Sun, 2 Jan '22
State in which "Parks & Recreation" is set: Abbr.
Sun, 18 Jul '21
Neither red nor blue: Abbr.
Sat, 8 May '21
Pete Buttigieg's home state: Abbr.