A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

FENCE

Fri, 3 Jan '25
On the ___
Thu, 26 Sep '24
What has posts all around a site
Fri, 6 Sep '24
Compete in a Summer Olympic sport
Mon, 2 Jan '23
Engage in épée, e.g.
Sun, 2 Jan '22
Cross swords