A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

WIG

Sat, 18 Oct '25
Easily removed locks
Sun, 30 Jun '24
Freak (out)
Mon, 27 Nov '23
Hairpiece
Wed, 9 Aug '23
Costume department staple
Sun, 12 Feb '23
Become hysterical, with "out"
Tue, 21 Jun '22
Fright ___ (gag item)
Mon, 17 Jan '22
Clown accessory that's often bright red
Tue, 24 Aug '21
Locks that are picked
Sun, 7 Feb '21
Flip (out)
Sun, 17 Jan '21
Freak (out)