A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DOOR

Sat, 17 Aug '24
Something shown to a rude houseguest
Fri, 21 Jun '24
One of 17 on a Clue board
Fri, 17 May '24
Option in the Monty Hall problem
Mon, 29 Apr '24
It might be open and shut
Tue, 5 Jul '22
Way out
Sat, 29 Jan '22
Access point
Tue, 21 Dec '21
Sight near an exit sign
Fri, 29 Jan '21
Symbol of opportunity
Mon, 28 Dec '20
Choice on "Let's Make a Deal"