A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ITCHY

Sun, 20 Oct '24
Having had a few bites, say
Tue, 12 Mar '24
Feeling the need to scratch
Fri, 30 Jun '23
Cartoon mouse on "The Simpsons"
Sun, 21 Nov '21
Like wool sweaters, often
Mon, 21 Jun '21
Like a poison ivy rash