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the interpretation that first comes to mind.
Pay attention to unusual phrasing. Words such as “inside,” “before,” “after,” and “in the sentence” may signal a wordplay trick.
Consider more than one interpretation. A sentence can sometimes mean something different when you change how you divide or emphasize its words.
Enjoy the process. Not every riddle has a perfectly airtight answer. Sometimes the fun comes from recognizing the trick.
Try Another Quick Brain Teaser
Here’s another classic to test your thinking:What has keys but cannot open locks?
Take a moment
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