A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

VET

Sat, 14 Jun '25
Fixer of a sort
Tue, 27 May '25
Zoo staffer
Wed, 16 Oct '24
Doc treating 71-Across
Thu, 15 Aug '24
Rook's opposite
Fri, 22 Sep '23
Appraise for accuracy or suitability
Sat, 17 Jun '23
Chicken tender?
Wed, 15 Feb '23
Screen, as a candidate
Fri, 10 Feb '23
Apt rhyme for "pet"
Tue, 1 Nov '22
Dog shelter employee
Mon, 15 Aug '22
Ex-Marine, e.g., informally
Thu, 7 Jul '22
Pro who calls the shots?
Wed, 27 Apr '22
Screen, as a potential running mate
Mon, 28 Feb '22
Doggie doc
Wed, 16 Feb '22
Dog doc
Fri, 1 Oct '21
Old pro
Sun, 16 May '21
One doing a Spot check?
Mon, 26 Apr '21
Ex-G.I.