I walk the roads that leave no dust...

Daily Riddle #98—Nov 25, 2025

Riddle of the Day

I walk the roads that leave no dust
And take my orders from a star.
My house has ribs and canvas wings,
My wages: salt and tar.
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 thin steel tongue that speaks only in edges.
2. The deed of saddles and surfboards in one verb.
3. The round lip atop a can.

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. r
3. r

Clue for the final word

The first letter of final answer: c o

Riddle Answer: Mariner, sailor

MetaRiddle Answer

Line 1 → blade
Line 2 → rides
Line 3 → rim

Final sentence: Blade rides rim.

Final answer: can opener

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