A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ASHES

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?