A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LARVA

Wed, 22 Nov '23
Caterpillar, e.g.
Thu, 17 Aug '23
Grub, e.g.
Sat, 27 May '23
Doodlebug, e.g.
Mon, 9 Jan '23
Stage in a butterfly's development
Tue, 27 Dec '22
Caterpillar or tadpole