A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LEASH

Sat, 9 Dec '23
Spot check?
Sat, 18 Nov '23
One might attach to a toddler's backpack
Sat, 29 Jul '23
Line at the vet's
Wed, 8 Jun '22
Setter fetter
Thu, 24 Mar '22
Lead
Fri, 18 Feb '22
Restraint
Tue, 9 Mar '21
Dog collar attachment
Sun, 27 Dec '20
Walker's need