In the given riddle, the rope that is tied to its tail would be the rope used to make the letter “P”. When we write the letter “P,” the rope forms its tail by being tied at the bottom curve of the letter.
And you’re right about puzzles and riddles—they’re great for breaking away from the routine and exercising logical thinking and creativity.
Taking a moment to reset by closing your eyes and then reopening them to look at things anew is an excellent way to refresh your perspective.