Sunday, 11 August 2013

wordplay - Yet another teapot riddle (No.37)


This riddle is probably very easy, I believe, but it's my first one (actually, it is my first riddle on the site).



The rules are as usual.


I have one word which has several (2 or more) meanings


Each of the meanings is a teapot (first, second ...)


Try to figure out the word with my hints.


1st hint



The first teapot is on the surface.
The second teapot always comes in a suit.



2nd hint




The first teapot is usually female.
The second teapot is usually male.



3rd hint



The first teapot can be less than 4 or more than 6.
The second teapot usually goes up to 11.




Answer




Is this a



Jack?



The first teapot is on the surface.



Like a headphone jack?



The second teapot always comes in a suit.




A playing card Jack



2nd hint The first teapot is usually female.



The female receptor end



The second teapot is usually male.



The card jack is usually male




3rd hint The first teapot can be less than 4 or more than 6.



The size is either less than 4mm or greater than 6mm



The second teapot usually goes up to 11.



A Jack’s value is usually 11 in cards, between the 10 and the Queen



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