A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

AEGIS

Wed, 15 Oct '25
Protection
Tue, 29 Jul '25
Protection
Tue, 8 Oct '24
Name of Athena's shield
Sat, 10 Sep '22
Shield for Zeus
Tue, 16 Aug '22
Backing, or the name of Athena's shield
Tue, 19 Jul '22
Protection
Fri, 29 Oct '21
Shield adorned with Medusa's head