I'm famously rectangular
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I'm famously rectangular
Sometimes it's dark
Sometimes it's not
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
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I'm famously rectangular
Sometimes it's dark
Sometimes it's not
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
riddle
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Was the change from "I'm" to "it's" intentional or not?
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I'm famously rectangular
Sometimes it's dark
Sometimes it's not
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
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I'm famously rectangular
Sometimes it's dark
Sometimes it's not
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
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Was the change from "I'm" to "it's" intentional or not?
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Was the change from "I'm" to "it's" intentional or not?
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8 hours ago
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Was the change from "I'm" to "it's" intentional or not?
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Are you a
Toaster?
I'm famously rectangular
Most toasters are basically rectangular, as is most toast
Sometimes it's dark
Sometimes it's not
Bread can be toasted a lot or a little
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
A toaster in the bathtub can be a shocking experience
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No, I am not a toaster!
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– Outman
10 hours ago
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At that rate, why a "toaster" especially? One would think that simply power outlet units are more consistently rectangular than toasters...
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– rschwieb
8 hours ago
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@Outman When you respond to the answer and state the answer itself, it kinda defeats the purpose of the spoiler formatting.
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– JeffC
6 hours ago
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Are you
a flag ?
I'm famously rectangular
flags are famous (country or other localities flags) and rectangluar (except Nepal)
Sometimes it's dark
e.g. pirate flag
Sometimes it's not
e.g. white flag
If you use me while I'm wet, you might get killed!
WETFLAG is an acronym for steps to take for first aid for children in medical emergency, see e.g. here : Weight Electricity Tube Fluid Lorazepam Adrenaline Glucose
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Wow, that last spoiler is an interesting take...
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– rschwieb
7 hours ago
2
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Gets an awesome-if-true vote for the last spoiler. I don't think it's the answer, but it deserves an upvote anyway.
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– Ben Barden
7 hours ago
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Yeah tbh I don't think it's the answer either. I was just thinking of this proposition because of the first clue, and googled "wet [proposition]" just in case, and when I saw the results, I just had to post it;)
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– Soltius
7 hours ago
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Are you a
Handkerchief
I'm famously rectangular
It's also known as a pocket square
Sometimes it's dark
Different colors or designs, or perhaps blood
Sometimes it's not
Lighter colors, OR could be a wordplay— "sometimes it's snot"
If you use me while I'm wet You might get killed!
Wet meaning already used by someone else. Especially in older times, such poor hygiene would spread disease and death.
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Are you:
a mobile phone?
Rectangular in shape, mostly black or dark colors, and can kill if used when wet!
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Hi Barry, welcome to Puzzling. Please use the spoiler tag (">!") when answering questions and please try to expand on your answer (explain how your answer fits each of the clues). Otherwise, you are likely to be downvoted.
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– Greg
9 hours ago
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Oh, sorry, didn't realize that. Will do so from now on. Thanks!
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– Barry
9 hours ago
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No problem. Happy puzzling!
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– Greg
9 hours ago
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Lightswitch?
I'm famously rectangular
Lightswitch plates are almost ALWAYS rectangular, as is the protruding piece you >!flick.
Sometimes it's dark
Light on
Sometimes it's not
Light off
If you use me while I'm wet
This has happened to me
You might get killed!
Electricty across the heart can be a real bummer, eh
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Are you:
Colorado?
I'm famously rectangular.
Colorado the state is about as close to rectangular as a piece of the Earth's surface can get, and appears rectangular in several map projections.
Sometimes it's dark / Sometimes it's not.
COLOR ado? Or maybe, referring to appearance of the river in various places or at various times?
If you use me while I'm wet / You might get killed.
In many parts of the Colorado River nowadays, if there's more than a trickle then it's likely because of flash flooding.
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Are you a
light switch
I'm famously rectangular
most are
Sometimes it's dark
when its off
Sometimes it's not
when its on
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
Well, some people think that
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Are you a
Display screen
I'm famously rectangular
Screens are nearly always rectangular, to the extent that the phrase "square eyes" is used to derogatorily refer to someone who spends too much time looking at one.
Sometimes it's dark
Screens are black when off.
Sometimes it's not
They're bright with light when they're in use.
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed
Like any electrical equipment, screens are typically dangerous when exposed to water.
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You should mention how the answer relates to each of the lines in the question
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– somebody
6 hours ago
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@somebody can't be bothered. flag if if you don't like it.
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– Abdussamad
1 hour ago
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Not flag-worthy, just... if it's wrong there's nothing OP can really do to help point you in the right direction
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I don't know that I really like this answer but are you a
road
I'm famously rectangular
Roads are long rectangles (until they bend)
Sometimes it's dark
Sometimes it's not
Outside when you are driving
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
This is what lead me down the path to this answer...
I was thinking of the slippery when wet signs you see on roads, at least in the US
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I think the riddle is too vague.
It could be a
Runway
or a
Bar of soap
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6 hours ago
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Are you a
Toaster?
I'm famously rectangular
Most toasters are basically rectangular, as is most toast
Sometimes it's dark
Sometimes it's not
Bread can be toasted a lot or a little
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
A toaster in the bathtub can be a shocking experience
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No, I am not a toaster!
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– Outman
10 hours ago
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At that rate, why a "toaster" especially? One would think that simply power outlet units are more consistently rectangular than toasters...
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– rschwieb
8 hours ago
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@Outman When you respond to the answer and state the answer itself, it kinda defeats the purpose of the spoiler formatting.
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– JeffC
6 hours ago
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Are you a
Toaster?
I'm famously rectangular
Most toasters are basically rectangular, as is most toast
Sometimes it's dark
Sometimes it's not
Bread can be toasted a lot or a little
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
A toaster in the bathtub can be a shocking experience
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No, I am not a toaster!
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– Outman
10 hours ago
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At that rate, why a "toaster" especially? One would think that simply power outlet units are more consistently rectangular than toasters...
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– rschwieb
8 hours ago
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@Outman When you respond to the answer and state the answer itself, it kinda defeats the purpose of the spoiler formatting.
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– JeffC
6 hours ago
add a comment |
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Are you a
Toaster?
I'm famously rectangular
Most toasters are basically rectangular, as is most toast
Sometimes it's dark
Sometimes it's not
Bread can be toasted a lot or a little
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
A toaster in the bathtub can be a shocking experience
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Are you a
Toaster?
I'm famously rectangular
Most toasters are basically rectangular, as is most toast
Sometimes it's dark
Sometimes it's not
Bread can be toasted a lot or a little
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
A toaster in the bathtub can be a shocking experience
answered 12 hours ago
PugmonkeyPugmonkey
3,3001020
3,3001020
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No, I am not a toaster!
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– Outman
10 hours ago
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At that rate, why a "toaster" especially? One would think that simply power outlet units are more consistently rectangular than toasters...
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– rschwieb
8 hours ago
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@Outman When you respond to the answer and state the answer itself, it kinda defeats the purpose of the spoiler formatting.
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– JeffC
6 hours ago
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No, I am not a toaster!
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– Outman
10 hours ago
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At that rate, why a "toaster" especially? One would think that simply power outlet units are more consistently rectangular than toasters...
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– rschwieb
8 hours ago
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@Outman When you respond to the answer and state the answer itself, it kinda defeats the purpose of the spoiler formatting.
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– JeffC
6 hours ago
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No, I am not a toaster!
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– Outman
10 hours ago
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No, I am not a toaster!
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– Outman
10 hours ago
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At that rate, why a "toaster" especially? One would think that simply power outlet units are more consistently rectangular than toasters...
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– rschwieb
8 hours ago
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At that rate, why a "toaster" especially? One would think that simply power outlet units are more consistently rectangular than toasters...
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– rschwieb
8 hours ago
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@Outman When you respond to the answer and state the answer itself, it kinda defeats the purpose of the spoiler formatting.
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– JeffC
6 hours ago
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@Outman When you respond to the answer and state the answer itself, it kinda defeats the purpose of the spoiler formatting.
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– JeffC
6 hours ago
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Are you
a flag ?
I'm famously rectangular
flags are famous (country or other localities flags) and rectangluar (except Nepal)
Sometimes it's dark
e.g. pirate flag
Sometimes it's not
e.g. white flag
If you use me while I'm wet, you might get killed!
WETFLAG is an acronym for steps to take for first aid for children in medical emergency, see e.g. here : Weight Electricity Tube Fluid Lorazepam Adrenaline Glucose
New contributor
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3
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Wow, that last spoiler is an interesting take...
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– rschwieb
7 hours ago
2
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Gets an awesome-if-true vote for the last spoiler. I don't think it's the answer, but it deserves an upvote anyway.
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– Ben Barden
7 hours ago
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Yeah tbh I don't think it's the answer either. I was just thinking of this proposition because of the first clue, and googled "wet [proposition]" just in case, and when I saw the results, I just had to post it;)
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– Soltius
7 hours ago
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Are you
a flag ?
I'm famously rectangular
flags are famous (country or other localities flags) and rectangluar (except Nepal)
Sometimes it's dark
e.g. pirate flag
Sometimes it's not
e.g. white flag
If you use me while I'm wet, you might get killed!
WETFLAG is an acronym for steps to take for first aid for children in medical emergency, see e.g. here : Weight Electricity Tube Fluid Lorazepam Adrenaline Glucose
New contributor
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3
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Wow, that last spoiler is an interesting take...
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– rschwieb
7 hours ago
2
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Gets an awesome-if-true vote for the last spoiler. I don't think it's the answer, but it deserves an upvote anyway.
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– Ben Barden
7 hours ago
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Yeah tbh I don't think it's the answer either. I was just thinking of this proposition because of the first clue, and googled "wet [proposition]" just in case, and when I saw the results, I just had to post it;)
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– Soltius
7 hours ago
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Are you
a flag ?
I'm famously rectangular
flags are famous (country or other localities flags) and rectangluar (except Nepal)
Sometimes it's dark
e.g. pirate flag
Sometimes it's not
e.g. white flag
If you use me while I'm wet, you might get killed!
WETFLAG is an acronym for steps to take for first aid for children in medical emergency, see e.g. here : Weight Electricity Tube Fluid Lorazepam Adrenaline Glucose
New contributor
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Are you
a flag ?
I'm famously rectangular
flags are famous (country or other localities flags) and rectangluar (except Nepal)
Sometimes it's dark
e.g. pirate flag
Sometimes it's not
e.g. white flag
If you use me while I'm wet, you might get killed!
WETFLAG is an acronym for steps to take for first aid for children in medical emergency, see e.g. here : Weight Electricity Tube Fluid Lorazepam Adrenaline Glucose
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New contributor
answered 7 hours ago
SoltiusSoltius
22114
22114
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3
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Wow, that last spoiler is an interesting take...
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– rschwieb
7 hours ago
2
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Gets an awesome-if-true vote for the last spoiler. I don't think it's the answer, but it deserves an upvote anyway.
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– Ben Barden
7 hours ago
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Yeah tbh I don't think it's the answer either. I was just thinking of this proposition because of the first clue, and googled "wet [proposition]" just in case, and when I saw the results, I just had to post it;)
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– Soltius
7 hours ago
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3
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Wow, that last spoiler is an interesting take...
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– rschwieb
7 hours ago
2
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Gets an awesome-if-true vote for the last spoiler. I don't think it's the answer, but it deserves an upvote anyway.
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– Ben Barden
7 hours ago
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Yeah tbh I don't think it's the answer either. I was just thinking of this proposition because of the first clue, and googled "wet [proposition]" just in case, and when I saw the results, I just had to post it;)
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– Soltius
7 hours ago
3
3
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Wow, that last spoiler is an interesting take...
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– rschwieb
7 hours ago
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Wow, that last spoiler is an interesting take...
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– rschwieb
7 hours ago
2
2
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Gets an awesome-if-true vote for the last spoiler. I don't think it's the answer, but it deserves an upvote anyway.
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– Ben Barden
7 hours ago
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Gets an awesome-if-true vote for the last spoiler. I don't think it's the answer, but it deserves an upvote anyway.
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– Ben Barden
7 hours ago
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Yeah tbh I don't think it's the answer either. I was just thinking of this proposition because of the first clue, and googled "wet [proposition]" just in case, and when I saw the results, I just had to post it;)
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– Soltius
7 hours ago
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Yeah tbh I don't think it's the answer either. I was just thinking of this proposition because of the first clue, and googled "wet [proposition]" just in case, and when I saw the results, I just had to post it;)
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– Soltius
7 hours ago
add a comment |
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Are you a
Handkerchief
I'm famously rectangular
It's also known as a pocket square
Sometimes it's dark
Different colors or designs, or perhaps blood
Sometimes it's not
Lighter colors, OR could be a wordplay— "sometimes it's snot"
If you use me while I'm wet You might get killed!
Wet meaning already used by someone else. Especially in older times, such poor hygiene would spread disease and death.
New contributor
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add a comment |
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Are you a
Handkerchief
I'm famously rectangular
It's also known as a pocket square
Sometimes it's dark
Different colors or designs, or perhaps blood
Sometimes it's not
Lighter colors, OR could be a wordplay— "sometimes it's snot"
If you use me while I'm wet You might get killed!
Wet meaning already used by someone else. Especially in older times, such poor hygiene would spread disease and death.
New contributor
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add a comment |
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Are you a
Handkerchief
I'm famously rectangular
It's also known as a pocket square
Sometimes it's dark
Different colors or designs, or perhaps blood
Sometimes it's not
Lighter colors, OR could be a wordplay— "sometimes it's snot"
If you use me while I'm wet You might get killed!
Wet meaning already used by someone else. Especially in older times, such poor hygiene would spread disease and death.
New contributor
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Are you a
Handkerchief
I'm famously rectangular
It's also known as a pocket square
Sometimes it's dark
Different colors or designs, or perhaps blood
Sometimes it's not
Lighter colors, OR could be a wordplay— "sometimes it's snot"
If you use me while I'm wet You might get killed!
Wet meaning already used by someone else. Especially in older times, such poor hygiene would spread disease and death.
New contributor
New contributor
answered 8 hours ago
Mirror318Mirror318
1313
1313
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Are you:
a mobile phone?
Rectangular in shape, mostly black or dark colors, and can kill if used when wet!
New contributor
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Hi Barry, welcome to Puzzling. Please use the spoiler tag (">!") when answering questions and please try to expand on your answer (explain how your answer fits each of the clues). Otherwise, you are likely to be downvoted.
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– Greg
9 hours ago
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Oh, sorry, didn't realize that. Will do so from now on. Thanks!
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– Barry
9 hours ago
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No problem. Happy puzzling!
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– Greg
9 hours ago
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Are you:
a mobile phone?
Rectangular in shape, mostly black or dark colors, and can kill if used when wet!
New contributor
$endgroup$
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Hi Barry, welcome to Puzzling. Please use the spoiler tag (">!") when answering questions and please try to expand on your answer (explain how your answer fits each of the clues). Otherwise, you are likely to be downvoted.
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– Greg
9 hours ago
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Oh, sorry, didn't realize that. Will do so from now on. Thanks!
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– Barry
9 hours ago
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No problem. Happy puzzling!
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– Greg
9 hours ago
add a comment |
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Are you:
a mobile phone?
Rectangular in shape, mostly black or dark colors, and can kill if used when wet!
New contributor
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Are you:
a mobile phone?
Rectangular in shape, mostly black or dark colors, and can kill if used when wet!
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edited 9 hours ago
Greg
2,006318
2,006318
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answered 9 hours ago
BarryBarry
213
213
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Hi Barry, welcome to Puzzling. Please use the spoiler tag (">!") when answering questions and please try to expand on your answer (explain how your answer fits each of the clues). Otherwise, you are likely to be downvoted.
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– Greg
9 hours ago
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Oh, sorry, didn't realize that. Will do so from now on. Thanks!
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– Barry
9 hours ago
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No problem. Happy puzzling!
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– Greg
9 hours ago
add a comment |
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Hi Barry, welcome to Puzzling. Please use the spoiler tag (">!") when answering questions and please try to expand on your answer (explain how your answer fits each of the clues). Otherwise, you are likely to be downvoted.
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– Greg
9 hours ago
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Oh, sorry, didn't realize that. Will do so from now on. Thanks!
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– Barry
9 hours ago
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No problem. Happy puzzling!
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– Greg
9 hours ago
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Hi Barry, welcome to Puzzling. Please use the spoiler tag (">!") when answering questions and please try to expand on your answer (explain how your answer fits each of the clues). Otherwise, you are likely to be downvoted.
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– Greg
9 hours ago
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Hi Barry, welcome to Puzzling. Please use the spoiler tag (">!") when answering questions and please try to expand on your answer (explain how your answer fits each of the clues). Otherwise, you are likely to be downvoted.
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– Greg
9 hours ago
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Oh, sorry, didn't realize that. Will do so from now on. Thanks!
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– Barry
9 hours ago
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Oh, sorry, didn't realize that. Will do so from now on. Thanks!
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– Barry
9 hours ago
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No problem. Happy puzzling!
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– Greg
9 hours ago
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No problem. Happy puzzling!
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– Greg
9 hours ago
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Lightswitch?
I'm famously rectangular
Lightswitch plates are almost ALWAYS rectangular, as is the protruding piece you >!flick.
Sometimes it's dark
Light on
Sometimes it's not
Light off
If you use me while I'm wet
This has happened to me
You might get killed!
Electricty across the heart can be a real bummer, eh
New contributor
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add a comment |
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Lightswitch?
I'm famously rectangular
Lightswitch plates are almost ALWAYS rectangular, as is the protruding piece you >!flick.
Sometimes it's dark
Light on
Sometimes it's not
Light off
If you use me while I'm wet
This has happened to me
You might get killed!
Electricty across the heart can be a real bummer, eh
New contributor
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add a comment |
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Lightswitch?
I'm famously rectangular
Lightswitch plates are almost ALWAYS rectangular, as is the protruding piece you >!flick.
Sometimes it's dark
Light on
Sometimes it's not
Light off
If you use me while I'm wet
This has happened to me
You might get killed!
Electricty across the heart can be a real bummer, eh
New contributor
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Lightswitch?
I'm famously rectangular
Lightswitch plates are almost ALWAYS rectangular, as is the protruding piece you >!flick.
Sometimes it's dark
Light on
Sometimes it's not
Light off
If you use me while I'm wet
This has happened to me
You might get killed!
Electricty across the heart can be a real bummer, eh
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Ben PriebeBen Priebe
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Are you:
Colorado?
I'm famously rectangular.
Colorado the state is about as close to rectangular as a piece of the Earth's surface can get, and appears rectangular in several map projections.
Sometimes it's dark / Sometimes it's not.
COLOR ado? Or maybe, referring to appearance of the river in various places or at various times?
If you use me while I'm wet / You might get killed.
In many parts of the Colorado River nowadays, if there's more than a trickle then it's likely because of flash flooding.
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Are you:
Colorado?
I'm famously rectangular.
Colorado the state is about as close to rectangular as a piece of the Earth's surface can get, and appears rectangular in several map projections.
Sometimes it's dark / Sometimes it's not.
COLOR ado? Or maybe, referring to appearance of the river in various places or at various times?
If you use me while I'm wet / You might get killed.
In many parts of the Colorado River nowadays, if there's more than a trickle then it's likely because of flash flooding.
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$begingroup$
Are you:
Colorado?
I'm famously rectangular.
Colorado the state is about as close to rectangular as a piece of the Earth's surface can get, and appears rectangular in several map projections.
Sometimes it's dark / Sometimes it's not.
COLOR ado? Or maybe, referring to appearance of the river in various places or at various times?
If you use me while I'm wet / You might get killed.
In many parts of the Colorado River nowadays, if there's more than a trickle then it's likely because of flash flooding.
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Are you:
Colorado?
I'm famously rectangular.
Colorado the state is about as close to rectangular as a piece of the Earth's surface can get, and appears rectangular in several map projections.
Sometimes it's dark / Sometimes it's not.
COLOR ado? Or maybe, referring to appearance of the river in various places or at various times?
If you use me while I'm wet / You might get killed.
In many parts of the Colorado River nowadays, if there's more than a trickle then it's likely because of flash flooding.
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Daniel ScheplerDaniel Schepler
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$begingroup$
Are you a
light switch
I'm famously rectangular
most are
Sometimes it's dark
when its off
Sometimes it's not
when its on
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
Well, some people think that
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Are you a
light switch
I'm famously rectangular
most are
Sometimes it's dark
when its off
Sometimes it's not
when its on
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
Well, some people think that
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$begingroup$
Are you a
light switch
I'm famously rectangular
most are
Sometimes it's dark
when its off
Sometimes it's not
when its on
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
Well, some people think that
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$endgroup$
Are you a
light switch
I'm famously rectangular
most are
Sometimes it's dark
when its off
Sometimes it's not
when its on
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
Well, some people think that
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answered 1 hour ago
Manny CarisManny Caris
111
111
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Are you a
Display screen
I'm famously rectangular
Screens are nearly always rectangular, to the extent that the phrase "square eyes" is used to derogatorily refer to someone who spends too much time looking at one.
Sometimes it's dark
Screens are black when off.
Sometimes it's not
They're bright with light when they're in use.
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed
Like any electrical equipment, screens are typically dangerous when exposed to water.
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You should mention how the answer relates to each of the lines in the question
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– somebody
6 hours ago
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@somebody can't be bothered. flag if if you don't like it.
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– Abdussamad
1 hour ago
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Not flag-worthy, just... if it's wrong there's nothing OP can really do to help point you in the right direction
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– somebody
56 mins ago
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$begingroup$
Are you a
Display screen
I'm famously rectangular
Screens are nearly always rectangular, to the extent that the phrase "square eyes" is used to derogatorily refer to someone who spends too much time looking at one.
Sometimes it's dark
Screens are black when off.
Sometimes it's not
They're bright with light when they're in use.
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed
Like any electrical equipment, screens are typically dangerous when exposed to water.
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You should mention how the answer relates to each of the lines in the question
$endgroup$
– somebody
6 hours ago
$begingroup$
@somebody can't be bothered. flag if if you don't like it.
$endgroup$
– Abdussamad
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
Not flag-worthy, just... if it's wrong there's nothing OP can really do to help point you in the right direction
$endgroup$
– somebody
56 mins ago
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$begingroup$
Are you a
Display screen
I'm famously rectangular
Screens are nearly always rectangular, to the extent that the phrase "square eyes" is used to derogatorily refer to someone who spends too much time looking at one.
Sometimes it's dark
Screens are black when off.
Sometimes it's not
They're bright with light when they're in use.
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed
Like any electrical equipment, screens are typically dangerous when exposed to water.
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Are you a
Display screen
I'm famously rectangular
Screens are nearly always rectangular, to the extent that the phrase "square eyes" is used to derogatorily refer to someone who spends too much time looking at one.
Sometimes it's dark
Screens are black when off.
Sometimes it's not
They're bright with light when they're in use.
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed
Like any electrical equipment, screens are typically dangerous when exposed to water.
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Jim Cullen
935
935
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answered 7 hours ago
AbdussamadAbdussamad
1111
1111
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You should mention how the answer relates to each of the lines in the question
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– somebody
6 hours ago
$begingroup$
@somebody can't be bothered. flag if if you don't like it.
$endgroup$
– Abdussamad
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
Not flag-worthy, just... if it's wrong there's nothing OP can really do to help point you in the right direction
$endgroup$
– somebody
56 mins ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
You should mention how the answer relates to each of the lines in the question
$endgroup$
– somebody
6 hours ago
$begingroup$
@somebody can't be bothered. flag if if you don't like it.
$endgroup$
– Abdussamad
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
Not flag-worthy, just... if it's wrong there's nothing OP can really do to help point you in the right direction
$endgroup$
– somebody
56 mins ago
$begingroup$
You should mention how the answer relates to each of the lines in the question
$endgroup$
– somebody
6 hours ago
$begingroup$
You should mention how the answer relates to each of the lines in the question
$endgroup$
– somebody
6 hours ago
$begingroup$
@somebody can't be bothered. flag if if you don't like it.
$endgroup$
– Abdussamad
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
@somebody can't be bothered. flag if if you don't like it.
$endgroup$
– Abdussamad
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
Not flag-worthy, just... if it's wrong there's nothing OP can really do to help point you in the right direction
$endgroup$
– somebody
56 mins ago
$begingroup$
Not flag-worthy, just... if it's wrong there's nothing OP can really do to help point you in the right direction
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– somebody
56 mins ago
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I don't know that I really like this answer but are you a
road
I'm famously rectangular
Roads are long rectangles (until they bend)
Sometimes it's dark
Sometimes it's not
Outside when you are driving
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
This is what lead me down the path to this answer...
I was thinking of the slippery when wet signs you see on roads, at least in the US
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I don't know that I really like this answer but are you a
road
I'm famously rectangular
Roads are long rectangles (until they bend)
Sometimes it's dark
Sometimes it's not
Outside when you are driving
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
This is what lead me down the path to this answer...
I was thinking of the slippery when wet signs you see on roads, at least in the US
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add a comment |
$begingroup$
I don't know that I really like this answer but are you a
road
I'm famously rectangular
Roads are long rectangles (until they bend)
Sometimes it's dark
Sometimes it's not
Outside when you are driving
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
This is what lead me down the path to this answer...
I was thinking of the slippery when wet signs you see on roads, at least in the US
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I don't know that I really like this answer but are you a
road
I'm famously rectangular
Roads are long rectangles (until they bend)
Sometimes it's dark
Sometimes it's not
Outside when you are driving
If you use me while I'm wet
You might get killed!
This is what lead me down the path to this answer...
I was thinking of the slippery when wet signs you see on roads, at least in the US
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answered 6 hours ago
JeffCJeffC
1033
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I think the riddle is too vague.
It could be a
Runway
or a
Bar of soap
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This does not provide an answer to the question. To critique or request clarification from an author, leave a comment below their post. - From Review
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– Quintec
6 hours ago
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I think the riddle is too vague.
It could be a
Runway
or a
Bar of soap
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This does not provide an answer to the question. To critique or request clarification from an author, leave a comment below their post. - From Review
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– Quintec
6 hours ago
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$begingroup$
I think the riddle is too vague.
It could be a
Runway
or a
Bar of soap
$endgroup$
I think the riddle is too vague.
It could be a
Runway
or a
Bar of soap
edited 6 hours ago
Quintec
5,2411743
5,2411743
answered 6 hours ago
SentinelSentinel
1,042212
1,042212
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This does not provide an answer to the question. To critique or request clarification from an author, leave a comment below their post. - From Review
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– Quintec
6 hours ago
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$begingroup$
This does not provide an answer to the question. To critique or request clarification from an author, leave a comment below their post. - From Review
$endgroup$
– Quintec
6 hours ago
$begingroup$
This does not provide an answer to the question. To critique or request clarification from an author, leave a comment below their post. - From Review
$endgroup$
– Quintec
6 hours ago
$begingroup$
This does not provide an answer to the question. To critique or request clarification from an author, leave a comment below their post. - From Review
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– Quintec
6 hours ago
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Was the change from "I'm" to "it's" intentional or not?
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