Riddle

My life is measured in hours. I serve by being devoured. Thin, I am quick; fat, I am slow. Wind is my foe. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.A cigarette
B.An hourglass
C.A match
D.A candle
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 7 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A candle

Why this is the answer

A candle burns for a set number of hours, is consumed as it burns, burns faster when thin and slower when thick, and can be blown out by wind.

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