Wordplay riddle

I am a silent thief that steals your memories while leaving behind a tangle of knots. What am I?

Earphones. Earphones tangle into knots in your pocket and cause you to lose your train of thought or focus.

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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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