I am a nocturnal flying creature seen on Halloween night, but turn me around on a sports field and I am used to hit a ball. What am I?
A bat
This puzzle relies on homographs, which are words that are spelled identically but carry completely different meanings. The first part of the clue describes the winged mammal associated with vampires and spooky nights, while the second part describes baseball equipment. Recognizing that a single word satisfies both distinct definitions allows you to solve the riddle.
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Wordplay riddles depend on how words look and sound. Watch for double meanings, hidden words and letters you can move or remove.
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