A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PETAL

Sat, 26 Apr '25
Something picked in a fortunetelling game
Thu, 23 Jan '25
Bee-dazzler?
Thu, 29 Aug '24
Part of an iris
Mon, 26 Jun '23
Floral potpourri piece
Mon, 13 Mar '23
Flower part in potpourri
Fri, 2 Sep '22
Landing spot for a bee
Sat, 28 May '22
Corolla part
Sun, 2 Jan '22
Element in many henna designs
Mon, 22 Feb '21
One of thousands in a Rose Bowl float