Riddle

What points the way without a hand. It floats on water but exists on land?

Choose an answer

A.A weathervane
B.A signpost
C.A GPS
D.A compass
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 8 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A compass

Why this is the answer

A magnetic compass needle points north without any hand to guide it, and while a compass is used on land, its floating needle design works because it can also float on water.

This riddle is filed under Rhyming Riddles and rated Medium.

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