EasyClassic
"The more layers you remove, the more you weep. I am essential in cooking and hated when raw. What am I?"
Answer
An Onion
Explanation
Peeling an onion releases compounds that irritate the eyes, causing tears. Onions are essential in cooking worldwide but are rarely enjoyed raw.
This is an easy riddle in the Classic category — Time-honoured riddles passed down through generations.
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