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a bit of a remix of LIS' riddle:

I am big or little

Apart or a part

I can be two or more

Chosen when you start

Only now, the digit tells me

But words can as well

Sometimes, I'm the law

But never a long spot to dwell

Incidentally, can you yet tell?

No?, then I'll continue to guide

Jordan used me to move worldwide

Meyer's part was full of me

Clavell mentioned me often

And I'm something you can see

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Not sure how it all ties together, but the first thing that came to mind, largely due to the first and second stanzas was "cell."

However, the fourth stanza made me think of "self"--being full of one's self, talk about (mention) one's self. Of course, I don't know who those people are, so I don't know the context... :huh:

But after coming up with "cell" and "self," I think it's interesting that they are very similar phonetically, with only an 'f' tacked on to the end...coincidence, or conspiracy? :P

After all this conjecturing, I don't know what the answer is, though "cell" seems to fit more of the clues so I guess I'll guess "cell." B))

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I have a couple of guesses but nothing convincing.

1. air

2. eye (I very much doubt you would make the clue tht obvious but that might be what you want us to think and it fits some of the riddle)

3. ohm

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This is really difficult. I've pondered this for hours and have come up with dozens of possibilites but alas, NONE of them will work. Perhaps a hint with regards to WOTT or Clavell?

...feet.

I am big or little (I'm size 13)

Apart or a part (feet together or in a wide stance)

I can be two or more (feet)

Chosen when you start (start out on the right foot)

Only now, the digit tells me (love from Sgt. Hulka)

But words can as well

Sometimes, I'm the law (put your foot down)

But never a long spot to dwell (keep on truckin baby)

Incidentally, can you yet tell?

No?, then I'll continue to guide

Jordan used me to move worldwide ($$ from shoes)

Meyer's part was full of me (Shrek?)

Clavell mentioned me often (made in Japan)

And I'm something you can see

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WOTT - Way of the Tiger, series of books about ninjas?

No, sorry. Still nothing close. Small hints:

many lines have multiple meanings, sometimes even 3 or 4.

There is a clear definitive answer and nothing else can possibly work.

Jordan doesn't refer to Michael Jordan, so if you don't get that clue, just skip it. It's just extra info, nothing necessary.

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Don't yield to this one yet BD! Let me know if you're still mulling over the odd characteristics of this one. Oh btw, it's a real head slapper, so be warned :D Though progress has certainly been made in several respects to this riddle, I'd recommend using a completely different method for finding the answer than has been attempted so far. Try looking in a new direction ;)

and yes, this post is literally riddled with hints (except for this line... or is it?)

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a compass or the points on a compass.

I am big or little (0 - 360 degrees)

Apart or a part (NW or N)

I can be two or more (NW or NNW)

Chosen when you start (direction you are heading)

Only now, the digit tells me (degrees from North)

But words can as well (northwest)

Sometimes, I'm the law

But never a long spot to dwell (when traveling youa reon the move)

Incidentally, can you yet tell?

No?, then I'll continue to guide (compass guides)

Jordan used me to move worldwide ()

Meyer's part was full of me (

Clavell mentioned me often

And I'm something you can see

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I am going to say a set of books. Dewey Dec. system guides you along.

The law constantly changes so you cant dwell on it.

You mention authors Jordan, Meyer, and clavell.

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a compass or the points on a compass.

I am big or little (0 - 360 degrees)

Apart or a part (NW or N)

I can be two or more (NW or NNW)

Chosen when you start (direction you are heading)

Only now, the digit tells me (degrees from North)

But words can as well (northwest)

Sometimes, I'm the law

But never a long spot to dwell (when traveling youa reon the move)

Incidentally, can you yet tell?

No?, then I'll continue to guide (compass guides)

Jordan used me to move worldwide ()

Meyer's part was full of me (

Clavell mentioned me often

And I'm something you can see

really great guess! best so far for sure. it doesn't really fit some lines, especially in the last stanza. Here's a good hint: I'll let you know exactly who each reference in the last stanza is about.

Robert Jordan

Mike Meyers (the comedian, not the killer in Halloween)

James Clavell (i know this one was pretty obvious)

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direction?

I am big or little

Apart or a part (opposite directions or together

I can be two or more (multiple directions

Chosen when you start (deciding which direction

Only now, the digit tells me (pointing the direction

But words can as well (giving directions

Sometimes, I'm the law

But never a long spot to dwell

Incidentally, can you yet tell?

No?, then I'll continue to guide (guiding in the right direction

Jordan used me to move worldwide

Meyer's part was full of me

Clavell mentioned me often

And I'm something you can see

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direction?

I am big or little

Apart or a part (opposite directions or together

I can be two or more (multiple directions

Chosen when you start (deciding which direction

Only now, the digit tells me (pointing the direction

But words can as well (giving directions

Sometimes, I'm the law

But never a long spot to dwell

Incidentally, can you yet tell?

No?, then I'll continue to guide (guiding in the right direction

Jordan used me to move worldwide

Meyer's part was full of me

Clavell mentioned me often

And I'm something you can see

no sorry, the solution fits for every line in the op except the very first line about LIS's riddle (that's totally extraneous)

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