A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

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Thu, 15 Aug '24
Plant in the mint family with healthful seeds
Mon, 3 Jun '24
"Pet" that's watered
Sun, 31 Mar '24
Kind of seeds in a healthful smoothie
Sun, 25 Feb '24
"Pet" you wouldn't take to the vet
Mon, 15 Jan '24
___ Pet
Tue, 31 Oct '23
"Pet" that's a plant
Wed, 27 Sep '23
Smoothie seed
Sun, 7 May '23
___ Pet
Mon, 9 May '22
___ Pet (onetime fad item)
Wed, 24 Feb '21
___ Pet