A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ARMY

Sun, 18 Aug '24
With 29-Down, insect that conducts raids
Wed, 14 Aug '24
Major league?
Wed, 24 Apr '24
Host
Tue, 23 Apr '24
Salvation ___
Tue, 16 Apr '24
Group of ants
Wed, 10 Apr '24
"Gee, I Wish I Was Back in the ___" (song from "White Christmas")
Fri, 2 Feb '24
The Black Knights of the N.C.A.A.
Wed, 17 May '23
Group that gets marching orders
Mon, 19 Sep '22
Navy's football rival
Sun, 26 Jun '22
Name of BTS's fan base
Fri, 1 Apr '22
Drove
Mon, 7 Feb '22
Large group of ants
Sat, 5 Feb '22
Horde
Tue, 23 Mar '21
One side in a college football rivalry since 1890
Fri, 19 Feb '21
General assembly?