A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MULE

Thu, 1 Aug '24
Cocktail served in a copper mug, familiarly
Sun, 18 Sep '22
Backless shoe
Sun, 3 Jul '22
Cocktail made with ginger beer
Tue, 17 May '22
Workhorse that's only part horse
Tue, 13 Apr '21
Symbol of stubbornness