A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

KNEW

Thu, 30 Oct '25
Already heard, say
Tue, 22 Jul '25
Was certain of
Wed, 10 Jul '24
Didn't just think
Sat, 1 Jun '24
Was close to
Sat, 26 Aug '23
Fully grasped
Mon, 29 May '23
Was certain of
Sun, 28 May '23
Had down
Wed, 3 May '23
Had no doubt
Mon, 26 Dec '22
Understood
Thu, 14 Jul '22
Had down
Sat, 2 Jul '22
"Who ___?"
Fri, 26 Nov '21
Was aware