A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MOPE

Sat, 26 Oct '24
Brood
Mon, 22 Jul '24
Wear a long face
Fri, 16 Feb '24
Brood
Mon, 20 Nov '23
Act dejected
Sun, 26 Sep '21
Put on an unhappy face
Tue, 6 Jul '21
Brood
Mon, 26 Apr '21
Sulk
Mon, 8 Mar '21
Sulk