A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ALTAR

Sun, 29 Jun '25
Sacrificial site
Wed, 25 Jun '25
Rite place at the rite time?
Fri, 29 Nov '24
Where burnt offerings are placed
Sun, 10 Nov '24
Backdrop for a memorable kiss
Tue, 16 Jan '24
Locale for a wedding
Tue, 2 Jan '24
Place for a ceremony
Sun, 3 Dec '23
Where sacrifices may be made
Fri, 25 Aug '23
Structure in an apse
Sun, 6 Aug '23
Place to give someone a ring
Fri, 24 Mar '23
Place for a relic
Sat, 22 Oct '22
Place of worship
Tue, 20 Sep '22
Spot for some sacraments
Tue, 5 Jul '22
Place to say "I do"
Sun, 15 Aug '21
Where a "Married at First Sight" contestant meets his or her mate
Thu, 20 May '21
Cathedral area
Sat, 2 Jan '21
Promising area