A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ASHES

Mon, 17 Feb '25
Fireplace remains
Tue, 10 Dec '24
Bonfire remains
Sat, 16 Nov '24
Flicks, as a butt
Sun, 17 Dec '23
Barbecue leftovers
Sat, 30 Sep '23
Word on either side of "to"
Thu, 20 Apr '23
Word before and after "to," in a religious phrase
Fri, 13 Jan '23
Result of a firing?
Mon, 20 Sep '21
Volcanic emissions
Tue, 25 May '21
Reminder of an old flame?
Wed, 13 Jan '21
Grateful?