A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

TOILET

Wed, 10 Dec '25
OUT OF ORDER! ???????????? USE SECOND-FLOOR BATHROOM INSTEAD!
Sat, 22 Oct '22
Facilities
Mon, 11 Oct '21
W.C.
Wed, 18 Aug '21
Half of a half-bathroom
Sat, 9 Jan '21
Can