What sweet Halloween treat sounds like a yellow vegetable harvested on a cob, but is made of sugary layers?
Candy corn
To solve this riddle, examine the literal word components that make up the sweet's name. 'Corn' refers to the familiar yellow vegetable harvested on cobs during autumn, while 'candy' describes its sugary nature. Combining the snack category with the vegetable inspiration gives the classic trick-or-treat candy.
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