A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ROBE

Sat, 18 May '24
Hotel room amenity
Sat, 23 Mar '24
Bench cover?
Tue, 13 Feb '24
Garment for the Grim Reaper
Tue, 2 Jan '24
Judge's garment
Fri, 3 Nov '23
After-beach wear
Sun, 9 Apr '23
Very formal, or very informal, garment
Fri, 3 Mar '23
It's roomy in a courtroom
Sun, 19 Feb '23
Spa garment
Tue, 26 Apr '22
Judicial cover-up?
Thu, 25 Mar '21
Legal cover-up?