A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ARMED

Tue, 30 Jan '24
Packing heat
Mon, 12 Jun '23
Carrying weapons
Tue, 10 May '22
Packing, so to speak
Mon, 16 Aug '21
Packing heat
Mon, 1 Feb '21
Ready for battle
Tue, 19 Jan '21
Partner of dangerous