A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

IODINE

Mon, 12 Jan '26
Reddish-brown antiseptic in a first-aid kit
Wed, 29 Oct '25
First aid stinger
Thu, 20 Mar '25
Common antiseptic
Tue, 28 Nov '23
I, on the periodic table
Fri, 22 Apr '22
What I might be in a lab?
Tue, 15 Feb '22
Element essential to thyroid function
Sun, 3 Jan '21
Liquid in a first-aid kit