A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

TOILET

Sat, 21 Mar '26
Word with paper or humor
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