A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ATRAIN

Wed, 25 Jun '25
"Quickest way to Harlem," in song
Sun, 30 Apr '23
Subway line toward New York's Kennedy Airport
Tue, 10 Jan '23
"Take the ___" (Duke Ellington classic)
Sat, 19 Nov '22
Transportation in a Duke Ellington classic
Thu, 6 Oct '22
With 26-Down, repeated occurrences of things in turn
Sun, 12 Jun '22
Transport in a Billy Strayhorn standard
Sun, 26 Dec '21
New York City transport stopping at Kennedy Airport
Tue, 13 Jul '21
Transportation in a Duke Ellington tune