A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BAWL

Thu, 28 Aug '25
Wail
Sun, 29 Dec '24
Wail, blubber, etc.
Sun, 27 Oct '24
Cry loudly
Sat, 5 Oct '24
Wail
Wed, 20 Mar '24
Berate, with "out"
Sat, 29 Apr '23
Blubber
Wed, 5 Jan '22
Cry like a baby