Riddle of the Week

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A Cloud Kingdom Classic Riddle

From The Grande Temple of Jing

He's born in a simmering, tawny pool

Then locked away where it's dark and cool

His prison's hammered shut, no lock or key,

Yet a single tap can set him free.

He escapes into an open trap.

His head is bare, no hat or cap.

(answer is one word)

Take my guess exactly as typed

I'm not sure of the spelling

There have been 126 right answers, 60 wrong answers and 23 people have given up.

This riddle written by MDM

Hints will help you notice the riddle's key words or phrases.

Hint #1: Why would something be kept in the "dark and cool"?

Hint #2: What are some meanings of "tap"?

Hint #3: What are some contexts of "head"?

Check Hint: CVVC

Big Hint: Malted barley, hops, water and yeast - makes a yummy drink.

You should use the Big Hint ONLY if you are really stuck. This hint may contain information that is beyond what is already in the riddle.

The Check Hint lets you check your answer without actually seeing the answer. A Check Hint is the answer with each vowel (AEIOU) replaced by a 'V' and each consonant (including Y) replaced by a 'C'.

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