A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ACTON

Wed, 17 Dec '25
Follow, as advice
Sat, 13 Dec '25
Heed
Sun, 25 May '25
Follow, as an impulse
Wed, 17 Apr '24
Follow, as a lead
Sun, 23 Jul '23
Respond to
Sat, 31 Dec '22
Follow, as a lead
Thu, 13 Jan '22
Suburb about 20 miles WNW of Boston