I appear in a lot of jewelry measurements, but I am not a word that’s spelled like that, we are homophones. You might see me in the mouth of a classic cartoon character. .

Can’t hide things under me, though you may try Not a sleeping dog, but still you leave me where I lie In fact, one type of me is the baldest of lies If I’m pulled away quickly, it’s a nasty surprise

Without me: the darkness that follows the day With me, it climbs on a horse and rides away

Buzzing black and yellow insects have no need for weaponry But if one had a pistol, its name would sound like me I realize this is stupid, but riddles are for fun Don’t look for depth in this one - the answer’s just a pun

In solving a riddle, I’m what you shouldn’t do; to make it easy, I’ll spell it out, too! First be sure to get in the queue. The next part is you! Try reading this aloud, but you’ll still need an eye. Last, get a tea and have another try!