A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

STEWS

Mon, 27 Mar '23
This-and-that dishes
Wed, 1 Feb '23
Gumbos, e.g.
Fri, 28 Oct '22
Broods
Wed, 10 Aug '22
Some slow-cooked meals
Thu, 16 Jun '22
Worries
Wed, 19 Jan '22
Hearty meal options
Thu, 30 Sep '21
Keeps thinking "Grrrr!"
Sun, 29 Aug '21
Worries anxiously
Wed, 30 Jun '21
Worries anxiously