A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

FIRE

Wed, 23 Oct '24
Tinder can be used for this
Wed, 22 Nov '23
Drive
Fri, 20 Oct '23
Awesome, in modern slang
Sun, 3 Sep '23
Match making?
Wed, 22 Mar '23
Sack
Sun, 23 Oct '22
Apt rhyme for "pyre"
Mon, 27 Jun '22
Pyromaniac's obsession
Sat, 18 Jun '22
Passion
Tue, 9 Nov '21
Something said to be in the eyes or belly
Thu, 28 Oct '21
Can
Sat, 24 Apr '21
Vulcan's specialty
Mon, 11 Jan '21
Command to a cannoneer