A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

WILE

Tue, 30 Jan '24
Sly trick
Wed, 20 Jul '22
Bit of chicanery
Wed, 11 May '22
Illusionist's skill
Mon, 3 Jan '22
___ E. Coyote
Tue, 13 Jul '21
Bit of cunning