A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

WETS

Sat, 29 Apr '23
Sprinkles on, e.g.
Mon, 31 Oct '22
Moistens
Thu, 26 May '22
Moistens
Wed, 9 Mar '22
Licks, maybe
Thu, 21 Oct '21
Throws cold water on, say
Mon, 18 Oct '21
Moistens
Fri, 3 Sep '21
Licks, say
Sun, 8 Aug '21
Mists, e.g.
Tue, 20 Jul '21
Dampens