A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PLEA

Wed, 28 Feb '24
"Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi," e.g.
Thu, 4 Jan '24
Heartfelt request
Tue, 26 Dec '23
"Not guilty," e.g.
Wed, 7 Jun '23
Urgent request
Sun, 23 Apr '23
Court entrance?
Sat, 8 Apr '23
Appeal
Sun, 19 Mar '23
Result of some bargaining
Sat, 22 Oct '22
It might be enhanced with puppy dog eyes
Wed, 14 Sep '22
"Not guilty," e.g.
Thu, 26 May '22
Earnest request
Sun, 13 Mar '22
Word that, fittingly, contains all four different letters of APPEAL
Sat, 9 Oct '21
"Help!," for example
Fri, 24 Sep '21
"No contest," for one
Mon, 13 Sep '21
Urgent request
Sun, 21 Feb '21
"I beg of you," e.g.
Sun, 27 Dec '20
Earnest request