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It's usually found dried, but often kept slicker. Above another need, it's said to be thicker. What is it?
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.
What common English verb becomes its own past tense by rearranging its letters?
There is a creature of God whose body is hardΝΎ it does not wish to eat unless you strike its head.
I know a word of letters three. Add two, and fewer there will be!
I am the fountain from which no one can drink. For many I am considered a necessary link. Like gold to all I am sought for, but my continued death brings wealth for all to want more.