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a guessing game that involves at least two players in which participants ask a question that has a surprising or clever answer
What is a "riddle"?
A riddle is a type of puzzle or question that is designed to challenge someone's thinking and problem-solving abilities. It typically has a hidden answer, and the goal is to figure out what it is by interpreting the clues or wording in a clever or tricky way. Riddles can be about anything, such as objects, people, or situations, and they often use wordplay or unexpected meanings. Solving a riddle requires creativity and the ability to think outside the box, making them a popular form of entertainment and mental exercise.
a coarse sieve (as for gravel)
explain a riddle
pierce with many holes
set a difficult problem or riddle
speak in riddles
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
spread or diffuse through
