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I am very new to writing riddles and such, so bear with me if this one is terrible.
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
What am I?
This one requires a bit of outside knowledge, but anybody with a high school degree has heard of this at some point.
I will add hints every once in a while if nobody has gotten it yet. Good luck, and feedback is very much appreciated!
First Hint:
Though soft and silky I might seem, I'd warn you to beware;
Should you be exposed to me, you might start losing hair.
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I am very new to writing riddles and such, so bear with me if this one is terrible.
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
What am I?
This one requires a bit of outside knowledge, but anybody with a high school degree has heard of this at some point.
I will add hints every once in a while if nobody has gotten it yet. Good luck, and feedback is very much appreciated!
First Hint:
Though soft and silky I might seem, I'd warn you to beware;
Should you be exposed to me, you might start losing hair.
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asked Aug 9 at 13:26
Cubemaster
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Could you elaborate on the "crutch of many"? (non-native speaker) "Crutch of someone" meaning "something that someone could lean on"?
– Eutherpy
Aug 9 at 14:20
"To use (something) as a crutch" is also used metaphorically to refer to something that provides support (either physical or psychological), often with the implication that the measure is crude or temporary.
– EightAndAHalfTails
Aug 9 at 14:23
That is the part I had the most difficulty wording, especially if I wanted to keep my rhyme looking pretty. The suffix here is something that many people rely on to a fault, as someone might rely on a crutch when they don't need it.
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Aug 9 at 14:23
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I am very new to writing riddles and such, so bear with me if this one is terrible.
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
What am I?
This one requires a bit of outside knowledge, but anybody with a high school degree has heard of this at some point.
I will add hints every once in a while if nobody has gotten it yet. Good luck, and feedback is very much appreciated!
First Hint:
Though soft and silky I might seem, I'd warn you to beware;
Should you be exposed to me, you might start losing hair.
riddle wordplay knowledge
asked Aug 9 at 13:26
Cubemaster
946226
I am very new to writing riddles and such, so bear with me if this one is terrible.
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
What am I?
This one requires a bit of outside knowledge, but anybody with a high school degree has heard of this at some point.
I will add hints every once in a while if nobody has gotten it yet. Good luck, and feedback is very much appreciated!
First Hint:
Though soft and silky I might seem, I'd warn you to beware;
Should you be exposed to me, you might start losing hair.
riddle wordplay knowledge
asked Aug 9 at 13:26
Cubemaster
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edited Aug 9 at 14:11
asked Aug 9 at 13:26
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Could you elaborate on the "crutch of many"? (non-native speaker) "Crutch of someone" meaning "something that someone could lean on"?
– Eutherpy
Aug 9 at 14:20
"To use (something) as a crutch" is also used metaphorically to refer to something that provides support (either physical or psychological), often with the implication that the measure is crude or temporary.
– EightAndAHalfTails
Aug 9 at 14:23
That is the part I had the most difficulty wording, especially if I wanted to keep my rhyme looking pretty. The suffix here is something that many people rely on to a fault, as someone might rely on a crutch when they don't need it.
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:23
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Could you elaborate on the "crutch of many"? (non-native speaker) "Crutch of someone" meaning "something that someone could lean on"?
– Eutherpy
Aug 9 at 14:20
"To use (something) as a crutch" is also used metaphorically to refer to something that provides support (either physical or psychological), often with the implication that the measure is crude or temporary.
– EightAndAHalfTails
Aug 9 at 14:23
That is the part I had the most difficulty wording, especially if I wanted to keep my rhyme looking pretty. The suffix here is something that many people rely on to a fault, as someone might rely on a crutch when they don't need it.
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:23
Could you elaborate on the "crutch of many"? (non-native speaker) "Crutch of someone" meaning "something that someone could lean on"?
– Eutherpy
Aug 9 at 14:20
Could you elaborate on the "crutch of many"? (non-native speaker) "Crutch of someone" meaning "something that someone could lean on"?
– Eutherpy
Aug 9 at 14:20
"To use (something) as a crutch" is also used metaphorically to refer to something that provides support (either physical or psychological), often with the implication that the measure is crude or temporary.
– EightAndAHalfTails
Aug 9 at 14:23
"To use (something) as a crutch" is also used metaphorically to refer to something that provides support (either physical or psychological), often with the implication that the measure is crude or temporary.
– EightAndAHalfTails
Aug 9 at 14:23
That is the part I had the most difficulty wording, especially if I wanted to keep my rhyme looking pretty. The suffix here is something that many people rely on to a fault, as someone might rely on a crutch when they don't need it.
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:23
That is the part I had the most difficulty wording, especially if I wanted to keep my rhyme looking pretty. The suffix here is something that many people rely on to a fault, as someone might rely on a crutch when they don't need it.
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:23
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Welcome to Puzzling SE!
I'm pretty sure you're:
Actinium
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
Many people dream of acting, yet few are successful
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
I'm sure if you were "tini", you'd wish you were bigger
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
Umm...
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Actinium glows when active
And for the hint:
Actinium has a soft and silky look, and exposure to radioactive elements can cause hair loss
answered Aug 9 at 14:50
Simon
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Bravo! Hopefully it wasn't too easy
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I'm not entirely sure about this at all but I'll guess
Promethium?
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
A lot of people want to be a pro (professional) in their field but some never reach that stage in the end.
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
Methi seeds or the plant itself?
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds.
Um as in "Ummmm... I think"
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind.
It's a glowing radioactive element?
For the hint
I'm not sure if it's soft or not but to be exposed to the radioactive element, surely you'll be expected to loose a lot more than hair.
answered Aug 9 at 14:36
Kevorobin
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So incredibly close, and mostly everything you said could easily apply. However, Promethium is not characteristicly soft.
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:41
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I did a little more research and I think it's Actinium, isn't it? EDIT: Welp, never mind someone already beat me to it.
– Kevorobin
Aug 9 at 15:02
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Aug 9 at 15:03
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The answer is
Radium
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
Everybody wants to be rad, but most people only reach tubular, mondo, or outrageous.
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
Lowercase i wishes it were I.
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
Um.. um.. let me just um.. say um.. this one um.. thing.
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Radioluminescent paint uses radium-226.
The hint:
Radium is soft, yet radioactive.
answered Aug 9 at 14:53
Ian MacDonald
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I didn't think this would work with so many elements... but nice answer!
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Aug 9 at 16:31
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THORIUM?
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
THOR is dreamy, but only a handful people have ever claimed the title
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
I might wish I were bigger?
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
"UM" is an common interjection when people are speaking
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Thorium can glow
Hint:
Thorium is soft (but not sure how 'silky' it is) and radioactive.
answered Aug 9 at 15:03
hagfy
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I love this answer, it definitely makes sense. Simon got the answer I was thinking of, but +1 for a new take on it!
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Aug 9 at 15:06
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This is going to be my super-stretch answer of the day, but are you
ULTRAVIOLET (light)
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
Not many people are ULTRA-rich
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
Stretch #1: if you further grew by one letter, you could be RAVIOLI instead of "RAVIOL"
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
Stretch #2: if you wanted to speak your mind, I should LET you speak it.
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Stretch #3: UV radiation can glow in the dark...?
Hint:
Exposure to UV can lead to hair loss.
This seems like I hopped on a train headed the wrong direction, and refuse to disembark...
answered Aug 9 at 14:18
El-Guest
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You are in the right ballpark, and certainly the right subject in school. Not quite what I had in mind though
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Aug 9 at 14:20
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I don't think this even qualifies as a stretch, but is it
some kind of a mollusc
since some kinds of them are
glowing in the dark (bioluminescent)
and the suffix is
usc (as in the United States Constitution)
which is something a lot of people refer to as justification for saying something?
answered Aug 9 at 14:41
Eutherpy
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I like the explanation, but how do you explain the prefix?
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Aug 9 at 14:42
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6 Answers
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Welcome to Puzzling SE!
I'm pretty sure you're:
Actinium
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
Many people dream of acting, yet few are successful
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
I'm sure if you were "tini", you'd wish you were bigger
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
Umm...
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Actinium glows when active
And for the hint:
Actinium has a soft and silky look, and exposure to radioactive elements can cause hair loss
answered Aug 9 at 14:50
Simon
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Bravo! Hopefully it wasn't too easy
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 15:05
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Welcome to Puzzling SE!
I'm pretty sure you're:
Actinium
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
Many people dream of acting, yet few are successful
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
I'm sure if you were "tini", you'd wish you were bigger
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
Umm...
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Actinium glows when active
And for the hint:
Actinium has a soft and silky look, and exposure to radioactive elements can cause hair loss
answered Aug 9 at 14:50
Simon
1,110117
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Bravo! Hopefully it wasn't too easy
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 15:05
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up vote
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Welcome to Puzzling SE!
I'm pretty sure you're:
Actinium
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
Many people dream of acting, yet few are successful
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
I'm sure if you were "tini", you'd wish you were bigger
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
Umm...
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Actinium glows when active
And for the hint:
Actinium has a soft and silky look, and exposure to radioactive elements can cause hair loss
answered Aug 9 at 14:50
Simon
1,110117
Welcome to Puzzling SE!
I'm pretty sure you're:
Actinium
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
Many people dream of acting, yet few are successful
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
I'm sure if you were "tini", you'd wish you were bigger
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
Umm...
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Actinium glows when active
And for the hint:
Actinium has a soft and silky look, and exposure to radioactive elements can cause hair loss
answered Aug 9 at 14:50
Simon
1,110117
answered Aug 9 at 14:50
Simon
1,110117
answered Aug 9 at 14:50
Simon
1,110117
answered Aug 9 at 14:50
Simon
1,110117
1,110117
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Bravo! Hopefully it wasn't too easy
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 15:05
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Bravo! Hopefully it wasn't too easy
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 15:05
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3
Bravo! Hopefully it wasn't too easy
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 15:05
Bravo! Hopefully it wasn't too easy
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Aug 9 at 15:05
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I'm not entirely sure about this at all but I'll guess
Promethium?
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
A lot of people want to be a pro (professional) in their field but some never reach that stage in the end.
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
Methi seeds or the plant itself?
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds.
Um as in "Ummmm... I think"
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind.
It's a glowing radioactive element?
For the hint
I'm not sure if it's soft or not but to be exposed to the radioactive element, surely you'll be expected to loose a lot more than hair.
answered Aug 9 at 14:36
Kevorobin
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So incredibly close, and mostly everything you said could easily apply. However, Promethium is not characteristicly soft.
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:41
2
I did a little more research and I think it's Actinium, isn't it? EDIT: Welp, never mind someone already beat me to it.
– Kevorobin
Aug 9 at 15:02
1
Post a new answer, I am interested in seeing your reasoning
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 15:03
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I'm not entirely sure about this at all but I'll guess
Promethium?
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
A lot of people want to be a pro (professional) in their field but some never reach that stage in the end.
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
Methi seeds or the plant itself?
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds.
Um as in "Ummmm... I think"
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind.
It's a glowing radioactive element?
For the hint
I'm not sure if it's soft or not but to be exposed to the radioactive element, surely you'll be expected to loose a lot more than hair.
answered Aug 9 at 14:36
Kevorobin
1,946310
2
So incredibly close, and mostly everything you said could easily apply. However, Promethium is not characteristicly soft.
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:41
2
I did a little more research and I think it's Actinium, isn't it? EDIT: Welp, never mind someone already beat me to it.
– Kevorobin
Aug 9 at 15:02
1
Post a new answer, I am interested in seeing your reasoning
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 15:03
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up vote
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I'm not entirely sure about this at all but I'll guess
Promethium?
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
A lot of people want to be a pro (professional) in their field but some never reach that stage in the end.
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
Methi seeds or the plant itself?
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds.
Um as in "Ummmm... I think"
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind.
It's a glowing radioactive element?
For the hint
I'm not sure if it's soft or not but to be exposed to the radioactive element, surely you'll be expected to loose a lot more than hair.
answered Aug 9 at 14:36
Kevorobin
1,946310
I'm not entirely sure about this at all but I'll guess
Promethium?
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
A lot of people want to be a pro (professional) in their field but some never reach that stage in the end.
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
Methi seeds or the plant itself?
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds.
Um as in "Ummmm... I think"
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind.
It's a glowing radioactive element?
For the hint
I'm not sure if it's soft or not but to be exposed to the radioactive element, surely you'll be expected to loose a lot more than hair.
answered Aug 9 at 14:36
Kevorobin
1,946310
answered Aug 9 at 14:36
Kevorobin
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answered Aug 9 at 14:36
Kevorobin
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answered Aug 9 at 14:36
Kevorobin
1,946310
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So incredibly close, and mostly everything you said could easily apply. However, Promethium is not characteristicly soft.
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:41
2
I did a little more research and I think it's Actinium, isn't it? EDIT: Welp, never mind someone already beat me to it.
– Kevorobin
Aug 9 at 15:02
1
Post a new answer, I am interested in seeing your reasoning
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 15:03
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So incredibly close, and mostly everything you said could easily apply. However, Promethium is not characteristicly soft.
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:41
2
I did a little more research and I think it's Actinium, isn't it? EDIT: Welp, never mind someone already beat me to it.
– Kevorobin
Aug 9 at 15:02
1
Post a new answer, I am interested in seeing your reasoning
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 15:03
2
2
So incredibly close, and mostly everything you said could easily apply. However, Promethium is not characteristicly soft.
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:41
So incredibly close, and mostly everything you said could easily apply. However, Promethium is not characteristicly soft.
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:41
2
2
I did a little more research and I think it's Actinium, isn't it? EDIT: Welp, never mind someone already beat me to it.
– Kevorobin
Aug 9 at 15:02
I did a little more research and I think it's Actinium, isn't it? EDIT: Welp, never mind someone already beat me to it.
– Kevorobin
Aug 9 at 15:02
1
1
Post a new answer, I am interested in seeing your reasoning
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 15:03
Post a new answer, I am interested in seeing your reasoning
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 15:03
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The answer is
Radium
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
Everybody wants to be rad, but most people only reach tubular, mondo, or outrageous.
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
Lowercase i wishes it were I.
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
Um.. um.. let me just um.. say um.. this one um.. thing.
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Radioluminescent paint uses radium-226.
The hint:
Radium is soft, yet radioactive.
answered Aug 9 at 14:53
Ian MacDonald
10.7k2560
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I didn't think this would work with so many elements... but nice answer!
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 16:31
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up vote
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The answer is
Radium
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
Everybody wants to be rad, but most people only reach tubular, mondo, or outrageous.
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
Lowercase i wishes it were I.
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
Um.. um.. let me just um.. say um.. this one um.. thing.
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Radioluminescent paint uses radium-226.
The hint:
Radium is soft, yet radioactive.
answered Aug 9 at 14:53
Ian MacDonald
10.7k2560
2
I didn't think this would work with so many elements... but nice answer!
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 16:31
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up vote
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down vote
up vote
5
down vote
The answer is
Radium
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
Everybody wants to be rad, but most people only reach tubular, mondo, or outrageous.
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
Lowercase i wishes it were I.
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
Um.. um.. let me just um.. say um.. this one um.. thing.
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Radioluminescent paint uses radium-226.
The hint:
Radium is soft, yet radioactive.
answered Aug 9 at 14:53
Ian MacDonald
10.7k2560
The answer is
Radium
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
Everybody wants to be rad, but most people only reach tubular, mondo, or outrageous.
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
Lowercase i wishes it were I.
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
Um.. um.. let me just um.. say um.. this one um.. thing.
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Radioluminescent paint uses radium-226.
The hint:
Radium is soft, yet radioactive.
answered Aug 9 at 14:53
Ian MacDonald
10.7k2560
answered Aug 9 at 14:53
Ian MacDonald
10.7k2560
answered Aug 9 at 14:53
Ian MacDonald
10.7k2560
answered Aug 9 at 14:53
Ian MacDonald
10.7k2560
10.7k2560
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I didn't think this would work with so many elements... but nice answer!
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Aug 9 at 16:31
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I didn't think this would work with so many elements... but nice answer!
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 16:31
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2
I didn't think this would work with so many elements... but nice answer!
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 16:31
I didn't think this would work with so many elements... but nice answer!
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Aug 9 at 16:31
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Similar to some other answers, are you
THORIUM?
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
THOR is dreamy, but only a handful people have ever claimed the title
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
I might wish I were bigger?
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
"UM" is an common interjection when people are speaking
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Thorium can glow
Hint:
Thorium is soft (but not sure how 'silky' it is) and radioactive.
answered Aug 9 at 15:03
hagfy
5,52311236
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I love this answer, it definitely makes sense. Simon got the answer I was thinking of, but +1 for a new take on it!
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 15:06
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up vote
4
down vote
Similar to some other answers, are you
THORIUM?
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
THOR is dreamy, but only a handful people have ever claimed the title
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
I might wish I were bigger?
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
"UM" is an common interjection when people are speaking
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Thorium can glow
Hint:
Thorium is soft (but not sure how 'silky' it is) and radioactive.
answered Aug 9 at 15:03
hagfy
5,52311236
2
I love this answer, it definitely makes sense. Simon got the answer I was thinking of, but +1 for a new take on it!
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 15:06
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up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
Similar to some other answers, are you
THORIUM?
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
THOR is dreamy, but only a handful people have ever claimed the title
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
I might wish I were bigger?
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
"UM" is an common interjection when people are speaking
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Thorium can glow
Hint:
Thorium is soft (but not sure how 'silky' it is) and radioactive.
answered Aug 9 at 15:03
hagfy
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Similar to some other answers, are you
THORIUM?
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
THOR is dreamy, but only a handful people have ever claimed the title
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
I might wish I were bigger?
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
"UM" is an common interjection when people are speaking
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Thorium can glow
Hint:
Thorium is soft (but not sure how 'silky' it is) and radioactive.
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I love this answer, it definitely makes sense. Simon got the answer I was thinking of, but +1 for a new take on it!
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I love this answer, it definitely makes sense. Simon got the answer I was thinking of, but +1 for a new take on it!
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 15:06
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I love this answer, it definitely makes sense. Simon got the answer I was thinking of, but +1 for a new take on it!
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 15:06
I love this answer, it definitely makes sense. Simon got the answer I was thinking of, but +1 for a new take on it!
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This is going to be my super-stretch answer of the day, but are you
ULTRAVIOLET (light)
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
Not many people are ULTRA-rich
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
Stretch #1: if you further grew by one letter, you could be RAVIOLI instead of "RAVIOL"
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
Stretch #2: if you wanted to speak your mind, I should LET you speak it.
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Stretch #3: UV radiation can glow in the dark...?
Hint:
Exposure to UV can lead to hair loss.
This seems like I hopped on a train headed the wrong direction, and refuse to disembark...
answered Aug 9 at 14:18
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You are in the right ballpark, and certainly the right subject in school. Not quite what I had in mind though
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:20
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This is going to be my super-stretch answer of the day, but are you
ULTRAVIOLET (light)
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
Not many people are ULTRA-rich
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
Stretch #1: if you further grew by one letter, you could be RAVIOLI instead of "RAVIOL"
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
Stretch #2: if you wanted to speak your mind, I should LET you speak it.
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Stretch #3: UV radiation can glow in the dark...?
Hint:
Exposure to UV can lead to hair loss.
This seems like I hopped on a train headed the wrong direction, and refuse to disembark...
answered Aug 9 at 14:18
El-Guest
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You are in the right ballpark, and certainly the right subject in school. Not quite what I had in mind though
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:20
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up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
This is going to be my super-stretch answer of the day, but are you
ULTRAVIOLET (light)
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
Not many people are ULTRA-rich
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
Stretch #1: if you further grew by one letter, you could be RAVIOLI instead of "RAVIOL"
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
Stretch #2: if you wanted to speak your mind, I should LET you speak it.
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Stretch #3: UV radiation can glow in the dark...?
Hint:
Exposure to UV can lead to hair loss.
This seems like I hopped on a train headed the wrong direction, and refuse to disembark...
answered Aug 9 at 14:18
El-Guest
7,8901547
This is going to be my super-stretch answer of the day, but are you
ULTRAVIOLET (light)
My prefix is the dream of many, but the life of very few.
Not many people are ULTRA-rich
If you were my infix, you'd wish that you further grew.
Stretch #1: if you further grew by one letter, you could be RAVIOLI instead of "RAVIOL"
My suffix is the crutch of many who wish to speak their minds
Stretch #2: if you wanted to speak your mind, I should LET you speak it.
If you view me in the dark, a glow I leave behind
Stretch #3: UV radiation can glow in the dark...?
Hint:
Exposure to UV can lead to hair loss.
This seems like I hopped on a train headed the wrong direction, and refuse to disembark...
answered Aug 9 at 14:18
El-Guest
7,8901547
answered Aug 9 at 14:18
El-Guest
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answered Aug 9 at 14:18
El-Guest
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answered Aug 9 at 14:18
El-Guest
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You are in the right ballpark, and certainly the right subject in school. Not quite what I had in mind though
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:20
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1
You are in the right ballpark, and certainly the right subject in school. Not quite what I had in mind though
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:20
1
1
You are in the right ballpark, and certainly the right subject in school. Not quite what I had in mind though
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:20
You are in the right ballpark, and certainly the right subject in school. Not quite what I had in mind though
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:20
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I don't think this even qualifies as a stretch, but is it
some kind of a mollusc
since some kinds of them are
glowing in the dark (bioluminescent)
and the suffix is
usc (as in the United States Constitution)
which is something a lot of people refer to as justification for saying something?
answered Aug 9 at 14:41
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I like the explanation, but how do you explain the prefix?
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:42
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I don't think this even qualifies as a stretch, but is it
some kind of a mollusc
since some kinds of them are
glowing in the dark (bioluminescent)
and the suffix is
usc (as in the United States Constitution)
which is something a lot of people refer to as justification for saying something?
answered Aug 9 at 14:41
Eutherpy
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I like the explanation, but how do you explain the prefix?
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:42
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down vote
up vote
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I don't think this even qualifies as a stretch, but is it
some kind of a mollusc
since some kinds of them are
glowing in the dark (bioluminescent)
and the suffix is
usc (as in the United States Constitution)
which is something a lot of people refer to as justification for saying something?
answered Aug 9 at 14:41
Eutherpy
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I don't think this even qualifies as a stretch, but is it
some kind of a mollusc
since some kinds of them are
glowing in the dark (bioluminescent)
and the suffix is
usc (as in the United States Constitution)
which is something a lot of people refer to as justification for saying something?
answered Aug 9 at 14:41
Eutherpy
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answered Aug 9 at 14:41
Eutherpy
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answered Aug 9 at 14:41
Eutherpy
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I like the explanation, but how do you explain the prefix?
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:42
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I like the explanation, but how do you explain the prefix?
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:42
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I like the explanation, but how do you explain the prefix?
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:42
I like the explanation, but how do you explain the prefix?
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Could you elaborate on the "crutch of many"? (non-native speaker) "Crutch of someone" meaning "something that someone could lean on"?
– Eutherpy
Aug 9 at 14:20
"To use (something) as a crutch" is also used metaphorically to refer to something that provides support (either physical or psychological), often with the implication that the measure is crude or temporary.
– EightAndAHalfTails
Aug 9 at 14:23
That is the part I had the most difficulty wording, especially if I wanted to keep my rhyme looking pretty. The suffix here is something that many people rely on to a fault, as someone might rely on a crutch when they don't need it.
– Cubemaster
Aug 9 at 14:23