A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

AGER

Sun, 7 Jan '24
New ___
Sun, 22 Oct '23
New ___
Mon, 28 Aug '23
Stress or extended exposure to sun, it's said
Sun, 9 Apr '23
See 111-Down
Fri, 9 Sep '22
Golden ___
Tue, 20 Jul '21
Golden ___
Sat, 27 Mar '21
Follower of new or golden