What is black when you buy it, red when you use it, and gray when you throw it away?
Category: Wordplay · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about something used for grilling.
Answer
Charcoal
Explanation
Charcoal is initially black, turns red when burning, and turns gray as it turns to ash.
This is a medium wordplay riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Charcoal.
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