I freeze on top of cold winter ponds. Add two letters to my front, and I become helpful guidance given by a wise friend. What am I?
Ice (becoming advice)
The answer is discovered through letter addition onto the word 'ice,' which forms naturally on cold winter ponds. Placing 'ad-v-' in front transforms the frozen surface into 'advice,' meaning helpful guidance.
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