RUST

A film or coating on metal caused by oxidation.

DUST

turmoil

GUST

strong, abrupt rush of wind

GIST

the main point of an argument

MIST


small droplets suspended in air

MISS

(I moved the 3rd letter to 4th position and put a new one in its place.)

Isn't that against the rules? :eek:


KISS

a show of affection using the lips

HISS

A sharp sibilant sound with a sustained 's'

THIS

(not THAT)

THUS

therefore, consequently

I think he was being silly -- if he replaced the 4th letter with an S, it gives the same result. ;):)

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Anyway -- back to the game:

THUG

a criminal

Yea, I was being silly too :D

HUGE

very BIG

HUGH

Mr Grant is at it again..

HIGH

what skyscrapers are:

Malc -- did you accidently violate the rule with HUGE?

SIGH

take an airy breath, often expressing weariness

(Which rule do you think he broke? THUG > THUG > HUGE > HUGE seems fine to me)