
Riddle
Brain Teaser
Riddles are often used for fun brain exercise or ice-breakers during gatherings.

At the party, we took turns asking each other riddles.
Word Play
Many riddles depend on multiple meanings of words or puns.

I couldn't solve the riddle because I didn't catch the play on words.
Cultural References
Some riddles might include cultural references, making them harder for non-natives to understand.

The riddle mentioned a character from American folklore I didn't know.
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