Riddle

What grows up while growing down?

Choose an answer

A.A duck
B.A swan
C.A chicken
D.A goose
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 6 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A goose

Why this is the answer

A young goose matures ('grows up') while also growing its soft 'down' feathers -- a play on the two meanings of 'down.'

This riddle is filed under Animal Riddles and rated Medium.

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