A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DEN

Mon, 5 Jun '23
Cub Scout group
Sun, 23 Apr '23
Haven
Sat, 1 Apr '23
Herd : cattle :: ___ : snakes
Wed, 25 Jan '23
Hideout
Mon, 2 Jan '23
Thieves' hangout
Wed, 21 Dec '22
Place for thieves
Sun, 11 Dec '22
Cozy spot
Tue, 16 Aug '22
Bear's lair
Fri, 12 Aug '22
Study
Thu, 7 Jul '22
Retreat
Thu, 19 May '22
Retreat
Tue, 18 Jan '22
Family room
Sun, 26 Dec '21
Animal house
Thu, 26 Aug '21
Animal house
Sat, 21 Aug '21
Study
Fri, 20 Aug '21
Cubby hole?
Fri, 18 Jun '21
Reading area
Sun, 30 May '21
Cubs' place to play home games
Sun, 28 Feb '21
Thieves' hideout
Fri, 22 Jan '21
Cubs' hangout