A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ASKED

Tue, 17 Dec '24
The "A" of FAQ
Sun, 10 Mar '24
Didn't just assume
Wed, 27 Sep '23
Beseeched
Tue, 26 Jul '22
Sought consent
Wed, 25 May '22
Didn't contain one's curiosity
Sun, 9 May '21
"Who ___ you?"