Funny riddle

I start out tall and proud, but the harder I work, the shorter I get until I literally cry wax.

A candle. Candles burn down as they provide light, dripping melted wax.

About this riddle

Funny riddles trade logic for a punchline. The answer is often a pun, so say it out loud and listen for the sound-alike.

Difficulty: Easy. More like this: Funny riddles with answers or try Wordle for a different kind of puzzle.

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