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Before I grow I'm small. When I'm old I grow tall. When I die I give a mighty fall.
Curtail me thrice I am a youth; behead me once a snake; complete I'm often used in truth when certain steps you'd take.
What always ends everything?
The higher I climb, the hotter I engage. I cannot escape my crystal cage. What am I?
Which word does not belong in the following list: Stop cop mop chop prop shop or crop?
The answer I give is yes, but what I mean is no. What was the question?