A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BEAD

Fri, 17 Nov '23
Strung-out sort?
Sun, 12 Nov '23
Bracelet bit
Wed, 19 Jul '23
Part of many a friendship bracelet
Fri, 21 Oct '22
Necklace bit
Thu, 22 Sep '22
Bit of condensation
Fri, 16 Sep '22
Fulani braid decoration
Wed, 13 Jul '22
Bit of sweat
Mon, 11 Jul '22
Decoration on a moccasin or purse
Wed, 10 Nov '21
Bit of hair decoration
Sun, 17 Oct '21
Abacus piece
Mon, 28 Jun '21
Item strung on a necklace
Thu, 1 Apr '21
Sweat it