Riddle

What is black when you buy it, red when you use it, and gray when you throw it away?

Choose an answer

A.Firewood
B.A match
C.A cigarette
D.Charcoal.
Hint: It's a word with 8 letters, starting with "C".

Answer

Charcoal.

Why this is the answer

Charcoal starts black, glows red while burning, and turns to gray ash once it's used up.

This riddle is filed under Color Riddles and rated Medium.

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