A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

AHOY

Mon, 25 Mar '24
Matey's greeting
Tue, 29 Aug '23
"Hello, sailor!"
Sun, 30 Apr '23
Call overseas
Sat, 21 Jan '23
Sea line?
Fri, 18 Nov '22
Call of port?
Mon, 14 Nov '22
Sailor's "Hello!"
Sun, 5 Jun '22
"Hello there, sailor!"
Tue, 10 May '22
Sailor's greeting
Fri, 9 Jul '21
Shouted greeting
Sun, 20 Jun '21
"___ there!"