A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

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Wed, 25 Feb '26
Summer treats in small cups
Thu, 15 Jan '26
Puts the finishing touches on, in a way
Thu, 11 Sep '25
Treats, as a sprain
Mon, 20 Jan '25
Frozen treats
Tue, 8 Oct '24
Frosts, as a cupcake
Sun, 6 Oct '24
Bumps off
Wed, 21 Feb '24
Keeps cold, as a sprained ankle
Mon, 12 Feb '24
Frosts, as a cake
Mon, 20 Nov '23
Some "Italian" desserts
Tue, 10 Oct '23
Summer coolers
Sun, 13 Aug '23
Chills
Wed, 12 Jul '23
Frosts
Mon, 3 Jul '23
Decorates, as a cake
Wed, 28 Jun '23
Clinches
Fri, 3 Mar '23
Summer treats
Sat, 26 Nov '22
Shuns, with "out"
Sun, 2 Jan '22
Clinches
Fri, 9 Jul '21
Snacks that drip
Tue, 9 Mar '21
Treats, as a swollen ankle
Sat, 27 Feb '21
Clinches