A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

WETS

Sat, 16 Mar '24
Sprays, say
Wed, 13 Mar '24
Dampens
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