A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

COMET

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