I am a sharp looking horse with a flaxen tail. The longer I run the sh? - Answer & Explanation | Riddle Up

Riddle

I am a sharp looking horse with a flaxen tail. The longer I run the shorter my tail becomes. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.A pin

B.A hook

C.A comb

D.Needle

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

Answer

Needle

Why this is the answer

A sewing needle pulls thread ('flaxen tail') through fabric, and the thread grows shorter the more it's stitched through.

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