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Umpteenth Hobbit Riddle (Posted on 2003-06-17)

A box without hinges, key, or lid,

Yet golden treasure inside is hid.

See The Solution Submitted by Ravi Raja

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(In reply to Explanation for Puzzle Answer by K Sengupta)

This riddle originates in "Riddle of the Dark" chapter of "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Bilbo Baggins play a game of wits. Gollum will show Bilbo out of a tunnel if he wins but will devour him if Bilbo loses.

This enigma is Riddle #3 that Bilbo posed to Gollum.

Edited on March 8, 2022, 1:52 am

Posted by K Sengupta on 2022-03-08 01:44:48

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