What Flares Up and Does a Lot of Good, and When It Dies Is Just a Piece of Wood? is a rhyming riddle. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What flares up and does a lot of good, and when it dies is just a piece of wood?
Answer: match
Need a hint?
You strike it on the side of a small box.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a match.
When you strike a match it flares into a flame that can light a candle, fire or stove. Once the flame goes out, all that’s left is a little stick of wood.
The riddle describes a match’s whole short “life”.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 8 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
A candle also flares up, but it isn’t made of wood. Match fits best.
Is this good for kids?
Yes, with a reminder that matches are only for grown-ups!