A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

TREAT

Wed, 9 Aug '23
Option on Halloween
Sat, 14 Jan '23
Foot the bill
Wed, 17 Aug '22
Reward for giving a paw
Wed, 27 Jul '22
Meaty bone, for a dog
Sun, 10 Jul '22
Reward for sitting, say
Sun, 14 Feb '21
Indulgence