Riddledom: Author David Astle reveals his passion for words and puzzling moments

By Ron Cerabona
Updated October 15 2015 - 10:19am, first published October 3 2015 - 11:45pm
Wordsmith David Astle provides a potted history and a guided tour of riddles in his new book. Photo: Eddie Jim
Wordsmith David Astle provides a potted history and a guided tour of riddles in his new book. Photo: Eddie Jim

What is a riddle? One definition David Astle says he heard and liked is "an evasive question with a predetermined answer".

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