Riddle

A mile from end to end, yet as close to as a friend. A precious commodity, freely given. Seen on the dead and on the living. Found on the rich, poor, short and tall, but shared among children most of all. What is it?

Choose an answer

A.A hug
B.A laugh
C.A kiss
D.A smile
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 6 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A smile

Why this is the answer

This plays on the fact that the word 'smile' contains 'mile': it stretches from end to end across your face, yet is as close and freely given as a friend's affection.

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