Decapitation puzzle

Contents 1 Puzzle 2 Puzzle in short 3 Answer 4 References

Puzzle

Now, if you wish,
Behead a fish,
"To listen" you'll discover;
Once more behead,
And find instead
A small close chest, or coffer.

Puzzle in short

Answer

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References

• Loyd, Sam [1914]. in Loyd, Sam, Jr.: Sam Loyd's Cyclopedia of 5000 Puzzles Tricks and Conundrums (in English). New York: Lamb Publishing company, page 41.