It is in the rock, but not in the stone; It is in the marrow, but not in the bone; It is in the bolster, but not in the bed; It is not in the living, nor yet in the dead.
Common Wrong Answers
“rock”
While 'rock' contains the letter 'r', the riddle specifies it is in the rock but not in the stone. The answer focuses on the letter itself, not the word.
“bone”
The riddle states it is in the marrow but not in the bone; therefore, 'bone' cannot be the answer as it contradicts the conditions set in the riddle.
“bed”
'Bed' is mentioned in the riddle as not containing the answer. Thus, it cannot be the correct answer as it fails to meet the criteria presented.
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