Riddle

What grows in winter, dies in summer, and grows roots upward?

Choose an answer

A.Frost
B.A snowdrift
C.Hoarfrost
D.An icicle
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 8 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

An icicle

Why this is the answer

Icicles form and 'grow' downward from a fixed point during cold winters and melt away in summer, appearing to grow root-first from above.

This riddle is filed under Short Riddles and rated Medium.

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