A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BOUT

Sat, 27 Jan '24
Set of rounds
Thu, 9 Feb '23
Engagement ring
Tue, 20 Sep '22
Boxing match
Fri, 17 Jun '22
Round and round and round?
Fri, 18 Mar '22
Undercard listing
Sat, 12 Mar '22
Spell