A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LIEN

Tue, 6 Feb '24
Lender's security
Sun, 14 Jan '24
Creditor's security
Sun, 3 Dec '23
Legal claim
Tue, 8 Aug '23
Legal claim
Sun, 2 Apr '23
One may be on the house
Sun, 15 Jan '23
Certain collateral
Sat, 26 Nov '22
Bank holding
Thu, 14 Oct '21
It may be on the house
Sun, 26 Sep '21
Property claim
Wed, 30 Jun '21
Mortgage claim
Wed, 7 Apr '21
Property claim