A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

WAILS

Tue, 16 Dec '25
Mournful cries
Sat, 29 Nov '25
Blows a mean horn
Sun, 1 Sep '24
West Coast N.C.A.A. conference that lost 10 teams in 2024
Fri, 14 Jul '23
Complains loudly
Sun, 2 Apr '23
Sounds of saxophones
Mon, 13 Jun '22
Cries loudly