A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SOOT

Sun, 9 Nov '25
Residue on Santa's suit
Wed, 15 Jan '25
Flue symptom?
Thu, 28 Nov '24
Flue residue
Sat, 18 Feb '23
Santa's coat?
Fri, 5 Nov '21
Emissions concern
Mon, 1 Nov '21
Chimney buildup
Thu, 26 Aug '21
Pipe buildup
Tue, 12 Jan '21
Santa's coat?