I can look welcoming but hide dangers, my surface betrays no hint of peril, what am I that ensnares the unwary?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Consider things that can conceal dangers beneath.
Answer
A trapdoor
Explanation
A trapdoor appears benign but can lead to unexpected and dangerous situations.
This is a hard mystery riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is A trapdoor.
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