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This is NOT a general tag for all puzzles that are somehow indirect. A riddle gives indirect clues about an unnamed object or concept to be identified, often in a poem format.

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What Am I? - A Riddle (GLARE AT ME, WHILE I AT YOU)

I think you are.. Glare at me, while I at you Worship this familiar with glimmer While I stand in unfrequented gloom Common, still I elude avaricious hands Author's note:
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The Train Jumpers

Here is what I think happened:
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I have many names, but one. I have infinite names, but none. All, but none, are mine. What a...

It's a bit of a weak solution and maybe silly, but it's the only thing that came to my mind at the moment. I think you are.. I have many names, but one. I have infinite names, but none. All …
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Witches always find it funny to curse me

I know it's not close to Shotstic's first answer, which the author said was close to the actual answer, but here we go anyway. I think you may be.. I am a source of good ideas But I am also a sou …
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What am I limerick

I'm surprised nobody has guessed this yet. I think it is: I am a gas that you love most commonly found up above I have no hues and convert into twos when you trap me and g …
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Improving portraits - who am I?

[INCOMPLETE ANSWER] But I have what I believe are strong guesses for some of the clues. I think you are.. I am a tool for improving portrait photography I'm half as valuable as salt I am a …
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The Power of Red - A "Who Am I" Riddle

Nice first riddle! Unfortunately there are two hints I could not explain. :/ Nevertheless, I think you are.. My name can be one word or two; it really doesn’t matter. …
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"Love" letter number three

[INCOMPLETE ANSWER] I am kinda stuck so I'll just post what I have so far in hopes of inspiring someone! Italicized sections: In each section we are looking for the first letter of the title of th …
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A tempting path for many

[CONFIRMED WRONG ANSWER] I don't have a particular answer, but I have a feeling it might have to do with.. When I call, few resist. The way is secured. You can find your living, Mark your t …
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"In darkness it is me they dread." Who am I?

No matter the road they tread, at the beginning I lurk. In darkness it is me they dread. I stalk and plot my strike, eager to finish my work. It is after their long hike - in the middle of their …
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