A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

STEEL

Tue, 16 May '23
"Stainless" metal
Sat, 27 Aug '22
Prepare (oneself)
Sun, 12 Jun '22
Material for some drums
Mon, 30 May '22
Construction beam material
Mon, 18 Apr '22
Metal for a girder
Fri, 18 Mar '22
Symbol of strength
Sun, 6 Feb '22
Bluish-gray shade
Thu, 6 May '21
Metaphor for strength
Wed, 21 Apr '21
Word with guitar or wool