A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BLOT

Wed, 1 Feb '23
Result of a leaky pen, perhaps
Mon, 16 Jan '23
Dab, as spilled ink
Mon, 9 Jan '23
Dab, as with a paper towel
Mon, 25 Jul '22
Splotch of ink
Mon, 21 Mar '22
Ink "oops"
Mon, 31 Jan '22
Ink stain
Fri, 31 Dec '21
Stain
Sun, 22 Aug '21
Obscure, with "out"
Sun, 11 Jul '21
Smudge