A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SUGAR

Sun, 3 Dec '23
Sweet stuff in asparagus (if you read it backward)?
Sun, 2 Jul '23
Diner caddy offering
Sun, 5 Mar '23
Quintessential ingredient to borrow from a neighbor
Sun, 29 Jan '23
Word with cane or cone
Sat, 23 Jul '22
Atkins diet no-no
Tue, 10 May '22
Big part of many kids' cereals
Sun, 1 May '22
Lump sum?
Mon, 15 Nov '21
Icing, essentially
Sun, 12 Sep '21
Domino, e.g.