Today’s MetaRiddle
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. Sand taught to be clear.
2. A job for an axe, in one verb.
3. What night cannot swallow.
1._________ 2._________ 3._________
Find the word to which this metaphor refers: _________
Clues for the three words
The first letters of each word:
1. g
2. s
3. l
Clue for the final word
The first letter of the final word: p
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Answer
Line 1 → glass
Line 2 → splits
Line 3 → light
Final sentence: Glass splits light.
Final answer: prism
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