Riddle

I live in water. If you cut my head I'm at your door. If you cut my tail I'm fruit. If you cut both I'm with you.

Choose an answer

A.An oyster
B.A shell
C.A clam
D.A pearl
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 6 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A pearl

Why this is the answer

'Pearl' forms in water inside an oyster; drop its first letter for 'earl' (a nobleman), drop its last letter for 'pear' (a fruit), and drop both to get 'ear,' which is always with you.

This riddle is filed under Hard/Difficult Riddles and rated Hard.