A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

KNELT

Sat, 18 Jan '25
Showed respect or submission, in a way
Mon, 30 Dec '24
Prepared to propose
Sun, 23 Oct '22
Prepared to pray, say
Thu, 20 Jan '22
Prepared to pray, perhaps
Sun, 19 Sep '21
Used a prayer rug, say
Fri, 5 Mar '21
Posed in the front row of a team photo, say