Riddle: What starts with E, ends with E, and has only one letter inside? (Video)

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The riddle

I start with E, I end with E, and I usually have only one letter inside. What am I?

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You lick me and stick a stamp on me.
Show answer
An envelopeThe word envelope starts and ends with E, and an envelope usually holds one letter, the kind you write and mail.

About this riddle

A classic riddle about the word letter. Think about the two meanings of letter: one in the alphabet and one you send in the mail.

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