A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ROBE

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?