Riddle

A beacon from home to guide your way. It can be a lifesaver on a stormy day. What is it?

Choose an answer

A.A buoy
B.A flare
C.A radio tower
D.A lighthouse
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 11 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A lighthouse

Why this is the answer

A lighthouse shines its beam from the shore to guide sailors safely, and in a storm its warning light can literally save lives by steering ships away from rocks.

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