I am trapped inside dark glass under heavy pressure, but when released at midnight, I fizz and sparkle away into thin air. What am I?
Champagne bubbles
Champagne carbonation is held under pressure inside dark glass bottles; once opened for a midnight toast, the effervescent bubbles sparkle and dissipate.
About this riddle
Wordplay riddles depend on how words look and sound. Watch for double meanings, hidden words and letters you can move or remove.
Difficulty: Medium. More like this: Wordplay riddles with answers or try Anagrid for a different kind of puzzle.
More wordplay riddles
I am a backward race where the goal is to reach zero, and the closer I get to the finish line, the louder the crowd shouts. What am I?
What 5-letter word becomes shorter, sadder, and smaller the moment you add two letters to the front of it?
What sort of reading material does a frozen lake prefer on a chilly afternoon?
How do snowflakes greet each other when they bump into a drift?
What did the blanket say to the bed when it got cold?
I have a shiny golden face and hands that move, but I refuse to work during your summer break.