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I am one with eight to spare, lest I lose my one. I'm not a number. What am I?
The eight of us go forth not back to protect our king from a foe's attack. What are we?
You throw me away, I find my way back. Traditionally, I'm wooden with an arch in my back. What am I?
I have a tongue, but cannot speak. I have a bed but cannot sleep. I have four legs but cannot walk. Yet I move as you do. What am I?
I live off of a busy street. If you want, you can stay for an hour or two. But if you don't pay rent, I'll tell on you. What am I?
Though not a plant, has leaves. Though not a beast, has spine. Though many wouldn't need this thing, It's more valuable than wine.