A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

CHEW

Mon, 7 Apr '25
Gnaw (on)
Sat, 8 Mar '25
Ream (out)
Sun, 29 Oct '23
Masticate
Mon, 23 Jan '23
Enjoy, as gum
Thu, 24 Feb '22
Mull (over)
Wed, 8 Dec '21
Mull, with "on"
Wed, 1 Dec '21
___ toy
Sun, 25 Apr '21
Consider, with "on"
Mon, 19 Apr '21
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