You see me a lot, especially at night. I protect something special. Ma? - Answer & Explanation | Riddle Up

Riddle

You see me a lot, especially at night. I protect something special. Many shut me in fright. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Curtain

B.Blindfold

C.Shutter

D.Eyelid

Hint: It's a word with 6 letters, starting with "E".

Answer

Eyelid

Why this is the answer

An eyelid appears constantly (blinking) especially at night when tired, and closing it — 'shutting' it in fright — protects the eye beneath.

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