What is eaten but not grown and was born in water but will disappear i? - Answer & Explanation | Riddle Up

Riddle

What is eaten but not grown and was born in water but will disappear if soaked?

Choose an answer

A.Sugar

B.Ice

C.Pepper

D.Salt

Hint: It's a word with 4 letters, starting with "S".

Answer

Salt

Why this is the answer

Salt comes from evaporated seawater ('born in water') and dissolves ('disappears') when soaked in water again.

This riddle is filed under Short Riddles and rated Medium.

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