A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MITE

Sun, 14 Apr '24
AFTER: Tiny amount
Thu, 7 Mar '24
Bit
Mon, 8 Jan '24
Dust ___ (tiny critter)
Tue, 2 May '23
Tiny arachnid
Sat, 18 Mar '23
Tiny biter
Tue, 19 Jul '22
Smidgen
Sun, 16 May '21
Tiny bit