A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

KNIT

Fri, 5 Apr '24
Cardigan, e.g.
Sat, 2 Dec '23
Close-___
Thu, 10 Aug '23
Move the needle?
Wed, 25 May '22
Heal, as a broken bone
Wed, 23 Feb '22
Purl counterpart
Sat, 30 Jan '21
Like some brows and berets