A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SIDLE

Sat, 17 Feb '24
Move laterally
Wed, 8 Mar '23
Slink
Fri, 27 May '22
Act crabby?
Mon, 4 Oct '21
Move crabwise
Sun, 12 Sep '21
Move obliquely
Sun, 14 Mar '21
Move stealthily