Stone inside a tree, helps words live; stand still and have less the m? - Answer & Explanation | Riddle Up

Riddle

Stone inside a tree, helps words live; stand still and have less the more I move.

Choose an answer

A.A ballpoint pen

B.A paintbrush

C.A crayon

D.A pencil

Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 7 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A pencil

Why this is the answer

A pencil contains graphite ('lead' from a mine) encased in wood (from a tree). It gets shorter as you use it.

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