A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BLESS

Sat, 20 Jul '24
"___ you!"
Sun, 19 Nov '23
Sanctify
Tue, 7 Feb '23
"Well, ___ your heart!"
Thu, 24 Nov '22
Sanctify
Thu, 13 Jan '22
Approve
Fri, 16 Jul '21
Sanctify
Mon, 4 Jan '21
Confer divine favor on