A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SMEAR

Tue, 24 Dec '24
Calumniate
Wed, 16 Oct '24
Besmirch
Sun, 15 Sep '24
Bad-mouth
Fri, 6 Sep '24
Slander
Mon, 12 Aug '24
Finger-painting smudge
Thu, 6 Jun '24
Defame
Sun, 25 Feb '24
Mascara mishap
Sun, 11 Dec '22
Windshield annoyance
Wed, 7 Dec '22
Glasses annoyance
Mon, 10 May '21
Mascara mishap