Riddle of the Week

This Week's Riddle

I have but one, though my cousins have two.

Rarely will see me, my folk are so few.

By nature elusive, from man I have strayed.

But he can tame me, by the hand of a maid.

(answer is one word)

Take my guess exactly as typed

I'm not sure of the spelling

There have been 81 right answers, 12 wrong answers and 0 people have given up.

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

Hint #1: "Maid" doesn't mean housekeeper

Hint #2: "Rarely" is an understatement; try never

Check Hint: VCVCVCC

Big Hint: One horn, associated now with rainbows

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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