A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SWAN

Tue, 25 Jun '24
___ song (final act)
Mon, 27 May '24
One of seven "a-swimming" in a Christmas carol
Sun, 21 Apr '24
Gift on the seventh day of Christmas
Thu, 14 Dec '23
The ugly duckling's mother
Tue, 25 Apr '23
Word with song or dive
Wed, 27 Apr '22
Cygnus constellation, with "the"
Sun, 3 Apr '22
Graceful bird
Mon, 13 Dec '21
Bird symbolizing grace
Sat, 15 May '21
Lead-in to son or song
Fri, 9 Apr '21
___ song