A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

GLAD

Sun, 18 Aug '24
Pleased
Sun, 4 Aug '24
Content
Sat, 24 Feb '24
Adjective that, when its lone vowel is doubled, becomes an advocacy organization
Sun, 8 Oct '23
Content
Thu, 17 Aug '23
Chuffed
Sat, 16 Oct '21
Showy blossom in the iris family, for short
Thu, 23 Sep '21
Hefty rival
Mon, 15 Mar '21
Pleased