Riddle Competition: I Begin with T, End in T and Have T Within

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a riddle that begins with the letter "T," ends with "T," and contains "T" within. Participants share their thoughts on the riddle's answer and its nature.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant poses the riddle and provides a link to a riddle competition.
  • Another participant suggests the answer is "Teapot," noting that the riddle may only work when spoken aloud, implying a potential limitation in its written form.
  • A third participant claims to have solved the riddle very quickly, indicating confidence in the answer.
  • A later reply expresses gratitude towards the participant who provided the answer.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is a general agreement on the answer being "Teapot," but some participants discuss the nuances of how the riddle is perceived in spoken versus written form, indicating a level of disagreement regarding its interpretation.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve the implications of the riddle's format (spoken vs. written) and how that affects its clarity or effectiveness.

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Know the answer ? It is from this competition:

http://www.tricksandriddles.com/html/riddle_competition.html"

I begin with T, end in T and have T within. What am I ?

Thanks.
 
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Answer: Teapot
But it seems to me that the riddle only works when spoken, not when written.
 
This is so easy. I got it in less than a second.
 
Thanks jimmysnyder :smile:
 

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