I have a shield but no armor, I have a fight but no war. What am I?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Consider a duel with blades.
Answer
A fencing match
Explanation
A fencing match features protective gear (the mask) and involves skillful combat but is not a war.
This is a hard sports riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is A fencing match.
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