yet another word game with different rules

[cgrcry]

this word game is like the others, but with slightly different rules. we will start using only five letter words. later we can try longer words in another game. in order to place the next word, you must alter the last word in ONE of the following ways:
1. rhyme (remember only 5 letters allowed in this game) example: plate --> trait
2. change 1 letter example: plate --> slate
3. rearrange the letters example: plate --> palet

please check your new word with http://dictionary.reference.com/ if you are uncertain

ok here goes...

scale

[cgrcry]

scale
laces

[MimiinFL]

scale
laces
paces

[cgrcry]

paces
space



welcome mimi

[Maiden Heaven]

space
grace

[cgrcry]

grace
trace

[tabbylin]

chase

[cgrcry]

chase
aches

[tabbylin]

aches
bakes

[twiggysmom]

aches
bakes = 2 letter changes

aches
chase
cheat