A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HOPE

Sat, 6 Apr '24
Intend
Sat, 7 Jan '23
Word at the center of Rhode Island's flag
Sun, 19 Jun '22
Cross one's fingers
Mon, 14 Mar '22
It springs eternal
Tue, 19 Oct '21
Wish
Mon, 12 Jul '21
"Cross my heart and ___ to die"