A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

VEIL

Mon, 15 Jul '24
Bit of bridal attire
Fri, 8 Mar '24
One of seven for Salome
Fri, 9 Feb '24
Facial concealer
Sat, 30 Dec '23
Concealer
Wed, 31 Aug '22
Cover, in a way
Tue, 19 Oct '21
Hijab, e.g.
Fri, 5 Mar '21
Cover