A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MIRE

Wed, 11 Feb '26
Swampy land
Sat, 7 Feb '26
Cause for getting stuck
Thu, 29 Jan '26
Muck
Wed, 8 Oct '25
Bog
Mon, 29 Sep '25
Bog down
Sun, 6 Jul '25
Muck
Wed, 25 Sep '24
Swampy ground
Mon, 10 Oct '22
Bog down
Sat, 20 Aug '22
Embroil
Sun, 16 May '21
Swampy stretch
Mon, 26 Apr '21
Bog down