A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BEG

Mon, 25 Nov '24
Implore
Mon, 29 Jul '24
Implore
Fri, 3 May '24
More than just ask
Tue, 19 Mar '24
Implore
Mon, 13 Nov '23
"Ain't Too Proud to ___" (Temptations hit)
Mon, 20 Jun '22
Plead
Wed, 13 Apr '22
Plead
Fri, 10 Dec '21
Importune
Thu, 2 Dec '21
Plead
Sun, 3 Jan '21
Ask for a treat, say