I am wingless but airborne, and when I meet your gaze tears will fall? - Answer & Explanation | Riddle Up

Riddle

I am wingless but airborne, and when I meet your gaze tears will fall from your eyes. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Steam

B.Ash

C.Fog

D.Smoke

Hint: It's a word with 5 letters, starting with "S".

Answer

Smoke

Why this is the answer

Smoke has no wings but rises through the air, and its sting in your eyes famously brings tears -- as in the saying 'smoke gets in your eyes.'

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