A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

IODINE

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