Saturday, September 19 · Style Secrets
I secure hair with an elastic band, holding styles in a neat command. My form is simple, my hold is strong, what am I, all day long?
Hint
This accessory is used to create ponytails or buns.
Answer
Hair Tie
Riddle of the Day Saturday, September 19, 2026
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With a lion’s roar and a goat’s stubborn head, a serpent’s tail, I spread dread. Fire I breathe, in ancient lands I roam, what am I, a monster of Greek home?
AnswerChimera
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