I do not move, yet shape the world...

Daily Riddle #97—Nov 24, 2025

Riddle of the Day

I do not move, yet shape the world,
By echo, spark, and strain.
Each blow I take gives something form,
And keeps the maker’s aim.
What am I?

MetaRiddle of the Day

Solve the metaphor in each line with a single word, then put the three words in order. Thinking about whether they can make a plausible sentence will help you rule out incorrect responses. The final sentence that you will make is itself a metaphor; solve it to get the puzzle’s final answer. (Clues below)

1. A kiln’s favorite child.
2. What a chest does, in one verb.
3. Earth’s objects released into the sky.

1._______ 2._______ 3._______

Find the word to which this final metaphor refers: _________

Clues for the three words

The first letters of each word:

1. b
2. b
3. s

Clue for the final word

The first letter of final answer: c

Riddle Answer: Anvil

MetaRiddle Answer

Line 1 → brick
Line 2 → breathes
Line 3 → smoke

Final sentence: Brick breathes smoke.

Final answer: chimney

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