A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DEAR

Wed, 21 Aug '24
Cherished
Fri, 17 May '24
Treasured
Wed, 20 Mar '24
Pricey
Mon, 26 Feb '24
Start of many a diary entry
Mon, 27 Nov '23
First word of many a letter
Sun, 30 Jul '23
Cherished
Sat, 1 Jul '23
First word in a 13-Across
Thu, 18 May '23
Valued
Thu, 11 May '23
Sweetums
Sun, 24 Jul '22
Loved
Sun, 17 Jul '22
Letter starter
Sun, 19 Jun '22
Hon
Thu, 5 May '22
Much-desired
Mon, 21 Mar '22
Cherished
Tue, 9 Mar '21
Darling
Mon, 15 Feb '21
Letter starter