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1. CAT____COT____DOT____DOG
2. WIND____WINE____WIRE____FIRE
3. PORK ____CORK____COOK____ COOP____CHOP
4. MEAT____MOAT____MOAN____LOAN____LOAF
5. WISH____WISE_____WINE_____TINE_____TONE_____BONE
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5b. WISH____WISE_____WINE_____LINE_____LONE_____BONE
6. BEEF____BEET____BEST____BAST____BASH____HASH
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6a. (6 steps) BEEF____BEES____BETS____BATS____BASS____BASH____HASH
7. MISTY____MISTS____FISTS____FIATS____FLATS____FLITS____FLIES____(continued)
FLEES____FLEAS____PLEAS____PLEAT____CLEAT____CLEAR
Definitions provided by Dictionary.com
5. Tine: a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork
6. bast:
a. The food-conducting tissue of vascular plants, consisting of sieve tubes, fibers,parenchyma, and sclereids.
b. any of several strong, woody fibers, as flax, hemp, ramie, or jute, obtained from phloem tissue and used in the manufacture of woven goods and cordage
7. faits: Arbitrary orders or decrees; authorizations or sanctions
