A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LAIR

Tue, 29 Aug '23
Villain's headquarters
Fri, 28 Apr '23
Hollow, perhaps
Tue, 4 Apr '23
Animal house?
Wed, 25 Jan '23
Hideout
Fri, 30 Sep '22
Secret spot for a secret plot
Mon, 26 Sep '22
Den
Mon, 5 Sep '22
Home for a wild animal
Wed, 6 Jul '22
Den
Thu, 21 Apr '22
Hideout
Sun, 8 Aug '21
Retreat
Mon, 7 Jun '21
Bear's retreat