A box without hinges, lock or key, yet golden treasure lies within. Wh? - Answer & Explanation | Riddle Up

Riddle

A box without hinges, lock or key, yet golden treasure lies within. Who am I?

Choose an answer

A.A treasure chest

B.A locket

C.A nut

D.An egg

Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 5 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

An egg

Why this is the answer

An egg has no hinges, lock, or key, yet its golden yolk lies safely within the shell -- a classic riddle from Tolkien's "The Hobbit."

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Medium.

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