A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SKATE

Tue, 2 Dec '25
Carhop's article of footwear
Sat, 26 Oct '24
Fish whose egg casings are called "mermaid's purses"
Thu, 19 Sep '24
Senator's footwear?
Thu, 9 Nov '23
Pass quickly (over)
Sun, 11 Jun '23
Move on ice
Sun, 26 Mar '23
Cousin of a stingray
Fri, 13 Jan '23
Travel across the pond, perhaps
Thu, 1 Sep '22
Blading need
Fri, 12 Nov '21
Be found not guilty, shockingly
Tue, 15 Jun '21
Play for the N.H.L., say