A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SAKE

Tue, 16 Apr '24
Fermented rice wine
Wed, 31 Jan '24
Japanese rice wine
Sat, 24 Jun '23
Benefit
Sun, 5 Mar '23
Sushi bar drink
Mon, 18 Apr '22
Sushi bar drink
Wed, 9 Mar '22
"For Pete's ___!"
Thu, 16 Dec '21
Drink sometimes served in a masu cup
Tue, 21 Sep '21
Wine often served with 15-Across
Thu, 11 Mar '21
Drink served hot or cold