A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HAW

Tue, 14 Nov '23
Hem's counterpart
Sat, 2 Sep '23
Half a laugh
Fri, 19 May '23
Something that may be found near a hem?
Thu, 26 Jan '23
Hem's partner
Tue, 22 Nov '22
Hem's partner in hesitation
Mon, 2 May '22
"Yee-___!"
Sun, 10 Oct '21
Fumble for words
Sat, 28 Aug '21
See 22-Across
Mon, 14 Jun '21
Hem and ___