MediumHard & Challenging
You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I'm quick when I'm thin and slow when I'm fat.
Riddle
You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I'm quick when I'm thin and slow when I'm fat.
Choose an answer
A.An Hourglass
B.A Battery
C.A Match
D.A candle
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 7 letters, starting with "A".
Answer
A candle
Why this is the answer
A thin candle burns through its length quickly, while a thicker one lasts longer.
This riddle is filed under Riddles for Adults and rated Medium.
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