I have a shield but no sword, I can be strong yet soft. What am I?
Category: Brain Teasers · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Consider something that protects but is not human-made.
Answer
A shell
Explanation
A shell provides protection to creatures inside it, and it can be both hard and soft.
This is an easy brain teasers riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A shell.
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