My presence commands quick reflex, I flash but never speak, athletes stare with bated breath. Who am I?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: hard
Hint: What fires a signal to mark the beginning of a race, seen but not heard?
Answer
A starting pistol’s flare
Explanation
The starting pistol emits a muzzle flash visible to athletes to start running, sometimes heard but the flash is the critical visual cue.
This is a hard sports riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is A starting pistol’s flare.
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