I sound exactly like a word used to select between options, but on Halloween night, I wear a pointed hat and fly on a broomstick. What am I?
A witch
This clue relies on homophones, which are words that sound identical despite having different spellings and definitions. The question word 'which' is used to make a choice between options, whereas 'witch' refers to the classic magical figure in Halloween lore. Listening to how words sound when spoken aloud is an essential strategy for solving sound-alike puzzles.
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