A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

STAGE

Thu, 12 Jun '25
Play ground?
Tue, 27 May '25
Old West transport
Sun, 25 May '25
Put on
Wed, 19 Mar '25
Fake
Wed, 19 Feb '25
Put on, as a play
Sun, 3 Nov '24
Where a ham might be on display
Mon, 10 Jun '24
Theater centerpiece
Thu, 14 Apr '22
Tour de France leg
Sun, 23 Jan '22
Play station?
Thu, 15 Jul '21
Put on