A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PEARL

Tue, 16 Jan '24
June birthstone
Mon, 9 Oct '23
Oyster's gem
Wed, 15 Mar '23
Bit of wisdom
Mon, 12 Sep '22
Oyster's prize
Fri, 15 Jul '22
See 4-Down
Mon, 30 May '22
Gem from an oyster
Mon, 4 Apr '22
Gem from an oyster
Sun, 26 Dec '21
One hanging around Queen Elizabeth?
Mon, 5 Apr '21
Oyster's creation