A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

STING

Wed, 19 Jul '23
Defend the hive, in a way
Mon, 2 Jan '23
Attack, as a bee might
Sun, 13 Mar '22
What some insects and insults can do
Tue, 11 May '21
Injury from a jellyfish
Sun, 31 Jan '21
Trap, of a sort