A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

WREST

Sat, 12 Apr '25
Take forcibly
Fri, 10 Jan '25
Pull with force
Fri, 15 Mar '24
Rip (from)
Sun, 13 Aug '23
Forcibly pull
Sun, 13 Mar '22
Take by force
Sat, 9 Jan '21
Obtain by force