A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HAZE

Tue, 9 Jul '24
State of confusion
Fri, 31 May '24
Reason to turn on headlights
Mon, 19 Jun '23
Jimi Hendrix's "Purple ___"
Wed, 27 Jul '22
"Purple ___"
Wed, 29 Jun '22
Unclear mental state
Mon, 16 May '22
Smoggy overcast
Mon, 14 Feb '22
Befuddled state