A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HEMS

Wed, 6 Aug '25
Tailor's edges
Wed, 18 Jun '25
Takes up, as some new pants
Wed, 31 Jul '24
Traps, with "in"
Fri, 29 Dec '23
Fixes a border, in a way
Sun, 20 Aug '23
Makes some alterations to