A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

WHETS

Mon, 24 Jun '24
Stimulates, as an appetite
Wed, 6 Dec '23
Hones, as a blade
Sun, 3 Dec '23
Stimulates
Sun, 12 Feb '23
Sharpens
Fri, 23 Sep '22
Gives an edge
Sun, 17 Oct '21
Hones