A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LAPEL

Tue, 5 Mar '24
Folded part of a 17-Down
Sun, 14 Jan '24
Spot for a microphone
Tue, 21 Mar '23
Place to clip a wireless mic
Mon, 30 May '22
Spot for a mic clip
Sun, 28 Nov '21
Pin point?
Wed, 28 Apr '21
Place for a pin