Choose a word length from 3 to 15.
Each new word must be the same length as the previous word, differ by exactly one letter, and must not already have appeared in this 'ladder'.
Welcome to Alphabetical Abseil!
Start with a word and make your way down the ladder, changing just one letter at a time. Every valid word takes you another step, but choose carefully — repeat a word or run out of possible moves and your descent is over.
How far will your descent go?
If you need a hint, that's fine, but it will cost you half your score for that word.