Change 1 Letter Word Game

smart

/smärt/

adjective: smart; comparative adjective: smarter; superlative adjective: smartest

1. informal: having or showing a quick-witted intelligence.
2. (of a device): programmed so as to be capable of some independent action.
3. British (of a person): clean, neat, and well dressed.
4. quick; brisk.

verb: smart; 3rd person present: smarts; past tense: smarted; past participle: smarted; gerund or present participle: smarting

(of a wound or part of the body) feel or cause a sharp stinging pain.


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start

/stärt/ Noun: a sudden movement of surprise or alarm.


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stars

star noun, often attributive
\ ˈstär \

1a : a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night
b : a self-luminous gaseous spheroidal celestial body of great mass which produces energy by means of nuclear fusion reactions
2a(1) : a planet or a configuration of the planets that is held in astrology to influence one's destiny or fortune —usually used in plural
(2) : a waxing or waning fortune or fame her star was rising
b obsolete : destiny
3a : a conventional figure with five or more points that represents a star especially : asterisk
b : an often star-shaped ornament or medal worn as a badge of honor, authority, or rank or as the insignia of an order
c : one of a group of conventional stars used to place something in a scale of value
4 : something resembling a star was hit on the head and saw stars
5a : the principal member of a theatrical or operatic company who usually plays the chief roles
b : a highly publicized theatrical or motion-picture performer
c : an outstandingly talented performer a track star
d : a person who is preeminent in a particular field

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^^ #FREEBRITNEY! :)

stare

/ster/ verb

verb: stare; 3rd person present: stares; past tense: stared; past participle: stared; gerund or present participle: staring

1. Look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open.


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store

[ stawr ]

noun
an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
a grocery: We need bread and milk from the store.

verb (used with object), stored, stor·ing.
to supply or stock with something, as for future use.
to accumulate or put away, for future use (usually followed by up or away).

verb (used without object), stored, stor·ing.
to take in or hold supplies, goods, or articles, as for future use.
to remain fresh and usable for considerable time on being stored: Flour stores well.

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score

/skôr/noun: score; plural noun: scores

1.The number of points, goals, runs, etc. achieved in a game or by a team or an individual.

snore

snare

\ ˈsner \

1a(1) : a contrivance often consisting of a noose for entangling birds or mammals
(2) : trap, gin entry 2
b(1) : something by which one is entangled, involved in difficulties, or impeded
(2) : something deceptively attractive
2 [probably from Dutch snaar, literally, cord; akin to Old High German snuor] a : one of the catgut strings or metal spirals of a snare drum
b : snare drum
3 : a surgical instrument consisting usually of a wire loop constricted by a mechanism in the handle and used for removing tissue masses (such as tonsils)

verb
snared; snaring

1a : to capture by or as if by use of a snare
b : to win or attain by artful or skillful maneuvers
2 : to entangle or hold as if in a snare

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scare

\ ˈsker \
scared; scaring

transitive verb
: to frighten especially suddenly : alarm

intransitive verb
: to become scared

noun
1 : a sudden fright
2 : a widespread state of alarm : panic

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Someone remove the 's' and post a pic of a sexy nurse...

care

/ker/ noun: care

1. The provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.


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cane

\ ˈkān \

Definition of cane

1a(1) : a hollow or pithy, usually slender, and often flexible jointed stem (as of a reed or bamboo) a fishing pole made of cane
(2) : any of various slender woody stems especially : an elongated flowering or fruiting stem (as of a rose) usually arising directly from the ground
b : any of various tall woody grasses or reeds: such as
(1) : any of a genus (Arundinaria) of bamboo
(2) : sugarcane
(3) : sorghum
c : rattan sense 2b especially : split rattan for wickerwork or basketwork
2 : a stick typically of wood or metal with a usually curved handle at one end that is grasped to provide stability in walking or standing
3 : a rod or stick used for flogging
4 : a tiny glass rod used in decorative glasswork (as in millefiori and paperweights)

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crane

/krān/ Verb :

!. To stretch out one's body or neck in order to see something.


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crape

/ (kreɪp) / noun: crape

1. a lightweight fabric of silk, cotton, or other fiber, with a finely crinkled or ridged surface.

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scrape

/skrāp/ verb : 1. To rub or cause to rub by accident or on purpose against a rough or hard surface, causing damage or injury.


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Scrap - a small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.
"I scribbled her address on a scrap of paper"

Strap - 1a(1) : to secure with or attach by means of a strap. (2) : to support (something, such as a sprained joint) with overlapping strips of adhesive plaster. b : bind, constrict. 2 : to beat or punish with a strap.

strap; noun

\ ˈstrap \

Definition of strap

1a : a narrow usually flat strip or thong of a flexible material and especially leather used for securing, holding together, or wrapping
b : something made of a strap forming a loop a boot strap
c : a strip of leather used for flogging
d : strop
2 : a band, plate, or loop of metal for binding objects together or for clamping an object in position
3 : a shoe fastened with a usually buckled strap
4 Irish : trollop

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STRIP
to remove clothing, covering, or surface matter from

^^Did not even notice that we had the same thought at the same time yesterday. Apologies for the dupe.

Great minds clearly think alike.

That's right. I am wondering if I boxed us in with: STRIP.
As to the rules of the game, can you add a letter? Would that count as changing only one letter? Or to keep within the boundaries, do we have to keep the word as 5 letters?

Add letters to your heart's content...

STRIPE

/strīp/

noun
noun: stripe; plural noun: stripes

1. a long narrow band or strip, typically of the same width throughout its length, differing in color or texture from the surface on either side of it.

2. a chevron sewn on to a uniform to denote military rank.

3. North American
a type or category.


verb
verb: stripe; 3rd person present: stripes; past tense: striped; past participle: striped; gerund or present participle: striping

mark with stripes.

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Striped: a line or long narrow section differing in color or texture from parts adjoining

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merge

/mərj/verb

verb: merge; 3rd person present: merges; past tense: merged; past participle: merged; gerund or present participle: merging

1. Combine or cause to combine to form a single entity.

2. Blend or cause to blend gradually into something else so as to become indistinguishable from it.

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(Look mum! I found it!) ;) :alien:

merde [ merd; English maird ]

French.

noun: excrement.

interjection: (used as an expletive to express anger, annoyance, disgust, etc.)

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verde

[ˈverde ]

adjective (Spanish)

1. (colore) green.

verde dalla bile livid or white with rage. verde d’invidia green with envy.

2. (acerbo, frutta) green unripe.

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(Umm... you never know whats circling Uranus.) :alien:

verge [vûrj]

intransitive verb

* To slope or incline.
* To tend to move in a particular direction.
* To pass or merge gradually.

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^^name that movie

verse

/vərs/

noun: verse

verb: verse; 3rd person present: verses; past tense: versed; past participle: versed; gerund or present participle: versing

1. Speak in or compose verse; versify.
"She began to verse extemporaneously in her ear."

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^^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095675/

terse

/tərs/

adjective: terse; comparative adjective: terser; superlative adjective: tersest

sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
"a terse statement"


(Cannot come up with an (in)appropriate fitting picture... :()

tease

/tēz/

verb

verb: tease; 3rd person present: teases; past tense: teased; past participle: teased; gerund or present participle: teasing

1. Make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way.
"she was just teasing"

2. gently pull or comb (tangled wool, hair, etc.) into separate strands.

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(Both apply.) ;) :alien:

lease

/lēs/

noun:

A contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified period in exchange for a specified rent or other form of payment.
The term or duration of such a contract.

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Girl's gotta pay the rent!

leash

/lēSH/

noun: leash; plural noun: leashes

1. A strap or cord for restraining.

verb

2. Put a leash on anything.

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Girl's gotta pay the rent!

lash

/lăsh/

transitive verb

To secure or bind, as with a rope, cord, or chain.

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cash

/kaSH/

noun: cash

1. money in bills or notes, as distinct from checks, money orders, or credit.

"The dancers were paid in cash."

verb: cash; 3rd person present: cashes; past tense: cashed; past participle: cashed; gerund or present participle: cashing

2. give or obtain notes. (A check or money order would probably suffice in Elon Musk's case).

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^^
Girl paid the rent!

crash

\ ˈkrash \
crashed; crashing; crashes
Definition of crash

transitive verb
1a : to break violently and noisily : smash
b : to damage (an airplane) in landing
2a : to cause to make a loud noise crash the cymbals together
b : to force (one's way) through with loud crashing noises
3 : to enter or attend without invitation or without paying crash the party
4 : to move toward aggressively (as in fighting for a rebound) basketball players crashing the boards
5 : to cause (a computer system, component, or program) to crash

intransitive verb
1a : to break or go to pieces with or as if with violence and noise
b : to fall, land, or hit with destructive force
c : to decline suddenly and steeply
d of a computer system, component, or program : to suffer a sudden major failure usually with attendant loss of data
2 : to make a smashing noise thunder crashing overhead
3 : to move or force one's way with or as if with a crash crashes into the room
4 slang : to experience the aftereffects (such as fatigue, irritability, headache, or depression) of a physiologically or psychologically active substance
5 informal a : to go to bed or fall asleep also : to reside temporarily : stay crashing with friends for a few days
b : to lose energy : to become very fatigued

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crush

verb

(slang) to be infatuated

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crust

/krəst/

noun: crust; plural noun: crusts

1. The tough outer part of a loaf of bread or any baked edible.

"She winked and stated I'd eat your crust any night, nyah."

verb: crust; 3rd person present: crusts; past tense: crusted; past participle: crusted; gerund or present participle: crusting

1. To form into a hard outer layer.

"His new socks formed a thick crust reading in bed."


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trust

\ ˈtrəst \

Essential Meaning of trust
1 : belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc. Our relationship is founded on mutual love and trust. His lies and deception shattered my trust in him. See More Examples
2 : an arrangement in which someone's property or money is legally held or managed by someone else or by an organization (such as a bank) for usually a set period of time He created a trust for his children. The property will be held in trust until her 18th birthday.
3 : an organization that results from the creation of a trust a charitable trust

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tryst

/trist

noun: tryst; plural noun: trysts

1. a private romantic rendezvous between lovers.

"a moonlight tryst"

verb: tryst; 3rd person present: trysts; past tense: trysted; past participle: trysted; gerund or present participle: trysting

1. keep a private, romantic rendezvous

"she was having a tryst on her phone."

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