I am a roasted autumn treat sold on cold street corners, but my name sounds like a crazy person's torso. What am I?
A chestnut
This riddle breaks down the compound word 'chestnut' into two distinct literal components. Roasted chestnuts are a classic autumn food harvested late in the year and sold as warm snacks. 'Chest' refers to the human torso, and 'nut' is a slang term for an eccentric or crazy person.
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