A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MEW

Wed, 1 Feb '23
Pokémon with a catlike appearance
Sat, 17 Sep '22
Litter whimper
Mon, 15 Aug '22
Kitten's cry
Tue, 28 Jun '22
Tabby's cry
Sun, 26 Jun '22
Kitten's sound
Sat, 19 Mar '22
Catty remark?
Sun, 9 May '21
Pet sound
Tue, 23 Feb '21
Kitten's sound