A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

INSECT

Sat, 19 Apr '25
Walking stick, e.g.
Tue, 4 Jun '24
Cricket, e.g.
Sat, 12 Mar '22
Last word of the first sentence of Kafka's "The Metamorphosis"
Wed, 14 Apr '21
One putting out feelers?