A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

AWL

Thu, 29 May '25
Strip poker?
Sat, 22 Mar '25
Shoemaker's tool
Wed, 12 Mar '25
Leatherworker's tool
Mon, 14 Oct '24
Leatherworker's tool
Sun, 4 Aug '24
Piercing tool
Mon, 15 Apr '24
Hole-punching tool
Wed, 20 Mar '24
Hole-punching tool
Wed, 31 Jan '24
Leatherworker's tool
Tue, 2 Jan '24
Piercing tool
Sun, 10 Dec '23
Hole puncher
Sat, 12 Aug '23
Poker variety?
Thu, 2 Feb '23
Saddler's tool
Sun, 15 Jan '23
Piercing tool
Tue, 15 Nov '22
Hole-punching tool
Sun, 10 Jul '22
Piercing tool
Wed, 22 Jun '22
Puncher's tool
Sat, 14 May '22
Piercing tool
Sun, 2 Jan '22
What's the point of leatherwork?
Sat, 27 Nov '21
Tool with an eye
Sat, 30 Oct '21
___ Together (punny name for a hardware store)
Mon, 12 Jul '21
Leatherworker's pointed tool
Thu, 4 Feb '21
Sticking point for a craftsperson?