Riddle

A metal neither black nor red, as heavy as man's golden greed. What you do to stay ahead, with friend or foe or arrow and steed.

Choose an answer

A.Iron
B.Tin
C.Pewter
D.Lead
Hint: It's a word with 4 letters, starting with "L".

Answer

Lead

Why this is the answer

Lead the metal is dull gray and heavy like greed itself, while 'to lead' also means staying out in front - whether guiding friend, foe, arrow, or steed - a double meaning this riddle plays on.

This riddle is filed under Rhyming Riddles and rated Hard.

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