A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LEEKS

Sun, 8 Feb '26
Vegetables that should typically be sliced lengthwise before washing
Sun, 10 Aug '25
Onionlike vegetables
Sun, 18 May '25
Ingredients in some potato soups
Sun, 16 Feb '25
Oniony vegetables
Sat, 29 Apr '23
They have small bulbs