1. Two six-letter words differ by only their first letters, which are B and W. What are the words?

2. Three five-letter words differ by only their initial letters, which are C, D, and G. What are the words?

HINTS:
1)
First hint: The second letter of the two words is A.
Second hint: The last letter of the two words is T.
Third hint: The T in one of the words is silent.

2)
First hint: The last letter of the three words is S.
Second hint: The second letter of the three words is R.

Answers:

1. BALLET and WALLET
2. CROSS, DROSS, and GROSS