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Alone I am 24th, with a friend I am 20. Another friend and I am unclean. What am I?

The letter X 24th letter in the alphabet XX is 20 in roman numerals XXX is a rating for adult movies

Why this works

This riddle plays cleverly with the letter "X" and its various meanings. First, "alone I am 24th" refers to "X" being the 24th letter of the English alphabet. When paired with another "X," it becomes "XX," which represents the number 20 in Roman numerals. Finally, when you see "XXX," it refers to a common rating for adult content, linking back to the idea of being "unclean." The riddle's charm lies in using the same letter to convey different concepts through numbers and cultural references!

Common Wrong Answers

“Y”

Y is the 25th letter of the alphabet, not the 24th.

“V”

V is the 22nd letter of the alphabet, so it does not fit the clue about being the 24th.

“Z”

Z is the 26th letter of the alphabet, and it does not correspond to any of the clues given in the riddle.

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