Original rules apply.
One modification is that any word you post must be defined by a legitimate dictionary (no urban dictionary). No acronyms or proper nouns.
How the challenge works:
1. To create a challenge, put "Challenge" in your subject line.
Write two words and connect them with a "-->" to say you want to see someone create a word chain that converts between those words. Each word in the word chain can only differ by one letter from the previous word (see rules). You must have a solution to your own challenge. Optionally you can post how many words it took you to complete the challenge, and someone has to at least tie with that number to complete your challenge. Once somebody completes your challenge, or if you decide to retire it, edit your post and give your solution.
2. To accept a challenge put "Accepting _____'s challenge" (name of challenger in the blank) in your subject line.
You then list your word chain, starting with the first word you're given and ending with the second word you're given
3. Please do not make new challenges until your old one is completed or retired.
water --> wine
6 words at most
Nice Egpnd!
I had water, later, late, lane, wane, wine. You beat me!
There's no need to put definitions unless someone calls you out on a word. Do you want to make a challenge for someone else?