A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

COMET

Tue, 9 Sep '25
One on Santa's team
Sun, 14 Apr '24
Existential threat in 2021's "Don't Look Up"
Fri, 13 Oct '23
Ajax competitor
Tue, 14 Dec '21
Flier with a tail
Sat, 4 Dec '21
One might fly close to the sun
Tue, 31 Aug '21
Competitor of Ajax and Bon Ami