A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

STIES

Tue, 25 Mar '25
Complete messes
Thu, 20 Jun '24
Slop spots
Sun, 23 Jul '23
Fenced-in patches of mud
Sun, 5 Mar '23
Many teens' rooms, to parents
Sun, 14 Mar '21
They're not known for neatness