A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HUG

Tue, 22 Apr '25
Hold close to the heart
Fri, 12 Jul '24
Greet warmly
Wed, 19 Jun '24
Keep close to
Fri, 9 Feb '24
O, on a letter
Tue, 7 Nov '23
Common airport greeting
Sun, 26 Mar '23
What "O" might stand for
Tue, 1 Nov '22
Warm greeting
Sun, 18 Sep '22
Affectionate greeting