A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LENS

Mon, 5 May '25
The "L" of 20-Across
Tue, 29 Apr '25
Part of a camera
Sun, 2 Feb '25
Something to look through
Sat, 3 Feb '24
Aid in focusing
Sun, 6 Aug '23
Microscope part
Sun, 27 Nov '22
Part of the eye that focuses light onto the retina
Sun, 27 Feb '22
Word after contact or before cover
Thu, 24 Feb '22
Monocle, basically
Sun, 5 Dec '21
Part of the eye
Mon, 1 Nov '21
Camera's "eye"
Fri, 9 Jul '21
You can see right through it
Wed, 14 Apr '21
Magnifier, e.g.
Sun, 28 Feb '21
Common prescription item
Fri, 29 Jan '21
Choice for a cinematographer