Almost everyone sees me without noticing me, For what is beyond is what he or she seeks. What am I?
"Think about something that is always present, yet often overlooked, and is usually not the primary focus of attention..."
A window.
I can travel from there to here by disappearing, and here to there by reappearing. What am I?
Think about something that can be present or absent, and its presence or absence affects its location...
The letter T.
What kind of a band, never plays music?
Think about something you wear...
A rubber band!
My life is often a volume of grief, your help is needed to turn a new leaf. Stiff is my spine and my body is pale, but I'm always ready to tell a tale. What am I?
Think about an object that's often associated with stories and information, but can also be a symbol of sadness or mourning...
A book!
I can fly but have no wings. I can cry but I have no eyes. Wherever I go, darkness follows me. What am I?
Think about something that can move through the air and create a gloomy atmosphere, but isn't a living thing...
Clouds.
I cause death yet make your day. I am your friend, but your enemy. I am the beginning and end. What am I?
Think about something that is both a part of your daily routine and a harbinger of doom, with a dual nature that's both beneficial and detrimental...
Time.
When liquid splashes me, none seeps through. When I am moved a lot, liquid I spew. When I am hit, color I change. And color, I come in quite a range. What I cover is very complex, and I am very easy to flex. What am I?
Think about something you might find in an art studio...
I'm skin!
I'm tall and twisted; Narrow and fast; I'm there for a moment, But my devastation lasts. What am I?
Think about a natural phenomenon that can be towering and winding, yet swift and fleeting, leaving behind a trail of destruction...
A Tornado.
You're both in and outside of me; You guide me but don't ride me; I can make a statement with a tongue but no mouth. What am I?
Think about the words you use every day, and how they can be both internal and external...
Shoes.
What force and strength cannot get through, I with a gentle touch can do. And many in the street would stand, were I not a friend at hand. What am I?
Think about something that can open or penetrate a barrier, but only with a delicate and soft approach, rather than using brute force.
I am a Key.
I have no life, but I can die. What am I?
Think about something that doesn't have a biological existence, but can still "cease to exist" or "come to an end" in some way...
A battery.
If I drink, I die, if I eat, I'm fine. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, but be careful how you "consume" it!
Fire!
You heard me before, Yet you hear me again, Then I die, 'Till you call me again. What am I?
Think about something you use every day, and its "life" is short-lived, but it can be "revived" whenever you need it again...
I am an echo.
I say everything I hear to others around. I'm not an animal, nor part of the human race. I will, immediately, repeat after you; But only if my tail is in place. What am I?
Think about something you often find in a public place, where people gather to share information...
A microphone.
I am born in fear, raised in truth, and I come to my own in deed. When comes a time that I'm called forth, I come to serve the cause of need. What am I?
"Think about a process that begins with uncertainty, grows with understanding, and ultimately proves itself through action."
Courage.
I can deliver but cannot walk, I can say things but have no mouth, I am small but can contain big things. What am I?
Think about something that can "deliver" a message or an object, but doesn't have the physical ability to walk or move on its own. It can also "say" things, but not through a physical mouth. And despite being small, it can hold or contain things that are much larger than itself...
An Envelope.
I appear in every minute and second but never in a thousand months. What am I?
Think about the letters that make up the words "minute", "second", and "thousand" and how they relate to the answer.
The letter E.
I have an eye but am blind, a sea, but no water; a bee, but no honey; Tea but no coffee; and a why, but no answer. What am I?
Think about a place where you might find words or letters, and consider the words in the riddle as literal representations rather than figurative ones.
The alphabet.
I have two arms, but fingers none. I have two feet, but cannot run. I carry well, but I have found I carry best with my feet OFF the ground. What am I?
Think about an object that is often used to carry or transport things, and is typically more stable when its "feet" are not touching the ground...
A Wheelbarrow.
You use it every day, you make it every day, you have to go to it every day. What am I?
Think about something you create and revisit daily, and it's not a living thing...
A bed.
I move without wings, between silken strings, I leave as you find, my substance behind. What am I?
Think about something that moves or is transported along a path, leaving a trail or residue behind, and is often associated with fabrics or textiles...
A Spider.
Double my number, I'm less than a score, half of my number is less than four. Add one to my double when bakers are near, days of the week are still greater, I fear. What am I?
Think about a number that is closely related to baking, and consider the days of the week in your answer.
The number six.
People have stepped on me, but not many. I never stay full for long. I have a dark side. What am I?
Think about a place that's often visited, but not frequently "stepped on" by many individuals... and consider the dual nature of this location.
The moon.
I lead the way into the unknown, and bring strength where there is fear. I am the creator of invention, and the maker of all adventure. What am I?
Think about what sparks imagination and courage in people, and what drives them to explore and innovate...
I am curiosity!
It is hard for me to live, but easy to die. I am only present when I am not given away. Many people know about me but not what I am. You can keep me, but it is hard. What am I?
Think about something that is often desired, but its existence is fleeting...
A secret.
I go around in circles, but always straight ahead never complain, no matter where I am led. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a road or a path, and how it moves...
A wheel.
First, you see me in the grass dressed in yellow gay; next, I am in dainty white, then I fly away. What am I?
Think about a common insect that undergoes a transformation, changing its appearance as it grows...
I am a Dandelion.
I have seas with no water, coasts with no sand, towns without people, and mountains without land. What am I?
Think about a place where you might find these things, but not in the classical sense...
A map.
I have a head body and arm but no blood. I have eyes but can't see a nose but can't smell. I have a stage but haven't seen anyone perform. I have arms but can not carry anything you see things with me but you can't see what I am made of. What am I?
Think about a place where people often gather, and it's not a living thing...
A microscope.
Violet, indigo, blue and green, yellow, orange, and red; are the colors you have seen after the storm has fled. What am I?
Think about something that appears in the sky after a storm, and its colors match the ones mentioned in the riddle...
I am a Rainbow.
Each morning I appear to lie at your feet, all day I will follow no matter how fast you run, yet I nearly perish In the midday sun. What am I?
Think about something that is always present, yet changes shape and form throughout the day, and is affected by the sun's position...
Your shadow.
Only two back bones and a thousand ribs. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a desk or in a library...
Railroad track.
Late afternoons I often bathe. I'll soak in water piping hot. My essence goes through my see through clothes. Used up am I; I've gone to pot. What am I?
Think about something you commonly use in the afternoon, especially after a long day, that involves hot water and has a transparent wrapping...
I'm a tea bag!
You can feel me but, I can't feel you. I can uproot trees and tear roofs off their houses. Yet, I can make a Baby sleep and be gentle. I can howl and whisper. I can spread and stop fires. I can toss boats and help them glide too. What am I?
"Think about something that can be both fierce and soothing, and is often associated with the outdoors..."
I am the wind.
I have 11 friends and I am the shortest out of all of them. What am I?
Think about a common object that is often found in a group of 12, and its "height" is typically measured in a specific way...
February.
I'm normally under you. Take away my first letter and I'm normally above you. Take away my first 2 letters and you normally can't see me. What am I?
Think about something you often find in a room, and how its meaning changes when you remove its first letter or two...
Chair.
I can bring you joy or sorrow, or everything in between. None have seen, smelt or felt me, yet many still know what I am. I have many types, but I am really just one thing. What am I?
Think about something that can evoke different emotions in people, and is often described or referred to, but can't be perceived through our five traditional senses...
Music.
I am everything. I am nothing. I can make you tremble in fear or make your sadness disappear. I've been with you since you arrived and I will be with you at the moment you die. We've known each other for our entire lives. I know you but you create me. What am I?
Think about the emotions and experiences that are universal to all humans, and how they can be both intensely personal and yet universally relatable.
Just a thought.
I have a scent. You use me everyday. The more you use, the more you take away. What am I?
Think about something you use daily, perhaps in the morning, and its purpose is to remove or take away something, but in doing so, it leaves a pleasant smell behind...
A bar of soap!
I do not eat food but I enjoy a light meal everyday. What am I?
Think about something that doesn't consume edible food, but still has a "taste" of something daily...
A plant.
If you have three you have three, if you have two you have two and if you have one you have none. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a mirror...
Choices.
When in hot water I get harder. I am only useful once broken. Some people eat only the white part for its low fat, high protein nutritional content. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, but isn't always edible in its original form...
I am an egg.
I am broken and apart, all my pieces are in tatters. They lie about unorganized, as if nothing matters. Like Humpty Dumpty all I want is all my pieces fixed. Yet when you start to help me, your feelings might be mixed. To some I am relaxing, to others I bring anger. To see my original form, you need only look at my chamber. What am I?
Think about something that can be broken or torn apart, and its pieces can be found in a specific room or "chamber" in a house.
Jigsaw puzzle
I can only live were there is light, But I die if the light shines on me. What am I?
Think about something that thrives in the presence of light, but is fragile and vulnerable to direct exposure...
A shadow.
Pronounced as one letter, But look and you'll see, That really I'm written with three. I'm read from both ends, The same either way. What am I?
Think about a word that is a single sound when spoken, but has a surprising number of letters when written down...
I am an eye, or an ewe.
I'm fatherless and motherless and born without sin. Roaring when entering the world, I never speak again. What am I?
Think about something that makes a loud noise when it's "born" or appears, but then remains silent afterwards. It's not a living thing, but it's often associated with a dramatic entrance...
Thunder.
I have three eyes, all in a line. When the red one opens, it all freezes. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, and the "red one" is not always red...
Traffic light.
I sail an ocean you'll never swim, and I voyage seas with white-cotton ease yet my hold is filled with water. What am I?
Think about something that "sails" through a medium, but not in the classical sense, and what "white-cotton ease" might be referring to in a more figurative way...
A cloud.
You breathe out, I breathe in. You let go, I breathe out. What am I?
Think about the air you share with someone... or something... very close to you.
A Balloon.
You can touch me, but I can't touch you back. You can see me, but I only reflect you and can never reject you. What am I?
Look in the mirror...
A mirror.
I am something, I am nothing. I am short, I am tall. When you fall at your sport, then I stumble and fall. I have never been yet seen beneath a new moon. I thrive in the evening but vanish at noon. I am lighter than air, I weigh less than a breath. Darkness destroys me and light is my death. What am I?
Think about something that is often associated with failure or defeat, but can also be fleeting and intangible...
A shadow.
I shrink smaller every time I take a bath. What am I?
Think about something that gets smaller as it gets wet...
Soap.
I'm long but short. I can brake but bend. I can be wood, tape, and almost anything if you get me just right. What am I?
Think about an object that can have varying lengths, can be fragile or flexible, and is often crafted from different materials...
I'm a ruler.
When spelled, I am a question. When shouted, I am a command. I am great for your heart, but hard on the sand. What am I?
Think about words that change meaning or tone based on how they're used, and consider a common activity that's good for your heart but tough on a certain terrain...
RUN.
I have many teeth and sometimes they're fine, First I'm by your head, then I'm down your spine. What am I?
Think about something you wear that has many "teeth" or small parts, and its position changes as you move...
A Comb.
I like to twirl my body but keep my head up high. After I go in, everything becomes tight. What am I?
Think about something you use daily, often without much thought, but it's essential for keeping things in place...
Screw
I am from the month of December. I am not a holiday. I am the only month that has this. What am I?
Think about something that is unique to December, but isn't a holiday... Look to the calendar for a clue!
The letter D. The first letter of the month.
In spring I am gay in handsome array; in summer more clothing I wear; when colder it grows I fling off my clothes; and in winter quite naked appear. What am I?
Think about something that changes its appearance with the seasons, and its "clothing" is not what you'd typically wear...
A Tree.
You go in me for brushing, For flushing, For rushing; But please go in me one at a time, Or someone might be blushing. What am I?
Think about a common, everyday object that serves multiple purposes, and where overcrowding could lead to embarrassment...
A bathroom.
I am always hungry, I must always be fed, The finger I touch will soon turn red. What am I?
Think about something you use every day, often without realizing it, and it's related to heat...
I am fire.
The more you take out of me te bigger (deeper) I get. What am I?
Think about something that people often dig into, and the more they remove from it, the deeper the hole or cavity becomes...
A hole.
I am a feeling expressed by words. Truthfully told by few, lies from many. I can cause the greatest happiness, or the deepest sorrow. Yet one still comes back tomorrow. What am I ?
Think about something that can be conveyed through words, and is often associated with emotions, honesty, and repetition...
Love.
I have a beginning, but no end and I end all things that begin. What am I?
Think about the concept of "beginning" and "end" in a more abstract sense, rather than a physical or literal one. The answer is not a living thing, but rather an idea or a concept that plays a crucial role in many aspects of life.
Death.
When I am filled I can point the way, When I am empty nothing moves me, I have two skins, one without and one within. What am I?
Think about an object that has a dual nature, with an outer layer and an inner layer, and its functionality changes depending on its contents.
I am a glove.
I have bubbles, a pipe, and a mouth to drink my soap. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a bathroom, used for personal hygiene...
A bath tub!
My voice rises above the din, sometimes catching all unaware. I never ask questions, yet get many answers. What am I?
Think about a situation where you might suddenly hear a loud, attention-grabbing sound that prompts people to respond or react...
A doorbell.
I have four legs and one back, yet I can't walk What am I?
Think about something you might find in a bedroom or a living room, used for relaxation or leisure...
It is a chair.
Metal or bone I may be, many teeth I have and always bared, yet my bite harms no one, and ladies delight in my touch. What am I?
Think about something that is often associated with beauty, fashion, and adornment, and is commonly used by women...
A comb.
Sometimes I move fast, Sometimes I move slow; But my speed is truly constant, And nowhere I go. What am I?
Think about something that appears to change speed, but its actual rate of progress remains the same, and it doesn't actually travel to any location...
Time.
If you hadn't put me in a bowl, I would have lived for 20 years. What am I?
Think about something that's often eaten, and its lifespan is greatly shortened when it's prepared for consumption...
I'm your goldfish.
Iron roof, glass walls, burns, and burns and never falls. What am I?
Think about a place where fire is present, but it's not a living thing...
A Lantern.
On my own, I am darkness, a black abyss. But, Life brings me light with its gentle kiss. I am quiet and cold, but warmth I can hold. Alongside beauties and wonders, sights to be told. My surface may be bare, this I'm aware. But, beautiful secrets I am eager to share. My mouth so large, I swallow you whole. To be in my belly is your goal. What may lie within can drive men to sin. Greed and desire, gluttony's kin. For some, I am fear. For others, hope. My perception shaped from life's scope. From the earth I have come, and forever will stay, even if parts of me crumble away. What am I?
"Think about a natural wonder that can be both beautiful and intimidating, with a duality of darkness and light, coldness and warmth. It's a place where people often strive to reach, but can also be driven by negative impulses."
A cave.
I am a food that explodes. But long before I explode, I am already dead. I can be small, I can be big, and I can be fragrant. My name is literal. What am I?
Think about a type of food that is often associated with a strong, pungent smell, and whose name is a literal description of its eventual fate...
Popcorn!
The fuel for life, Important parts of the day, Even if it is a long time away. Long lasting use, Long lasting fuse, Until my explosive death day. What am I?
Think about something that provides energy, is often associated with daily routines, and has a "shelf life" before it eventually "burns out" in a dramatic way...
The sun.
Take away my first letter, and I still sound the same. Take away my last letter, I still sound the same. Even take away my letter in the middle, I will still sound the same. I am a five letter word. What am I?
The answer is a word that refers to a musical concept, and the sounds it describes are often identical when reversed or altered.
Empty.
What comes once a minute, twice a week and once a year?
Think about the units of time...
The letter E.
I stump people, I hurt people's brains. But when people get me, when they understand me, they are satisfied. What am I?
Think about something that's puzzling or perplexing at first, but once you figure it out, you feel a sense of accomplishment and pleasure...
A riddle.
I can only be said once, Or I will be given away. Once you get me, You don't keep me. I am a fun hand-me-down. What am I?
Think about something that can only be spoken once, and if repeated, its significance is lost...
A riddle.
Without fists I strike, without fingers, I point, without legs, I run. What am I?
Think about something that can "act" in different ways, but doesn't have a physical body...
A clock.
You have never spoken without me. My presence shows focus and my chairs are characters. What am I?
Think about a place where people often gather to express themselves, and the "chairs" I mention are not the kind you sit on...
Accent. Everyone speaks with an accent. To put an accent on something is to put focus on it. Accents sit on letters (characters).
I am the only thing that always tells the truth. I show off everything that I see. I come in all shapes and sizes. So tell me what I must be! What am I?
Think about something that reflects reality, without bias or distortion, and is found in various forms and dimensions...
I must be a mirror, of course.
I have 4 ears, 6 mouths, 8 eyes and 7 noses. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a musical setting, and consider the parts that make up its whole...
Ugly.
You can drop me from the tallest building and I'll be fine. But drop me in water and I will die. What am I?
Think about something that can withstand a great fall, but is vulnerable to a specific type of liquid...
Paper.
I am bright and yellow and turn on and off everyday, some say they need me but others wish that I would go away. What am I?
Think about something that brings light and warmth, but can also be a nuisance at times...
The Sun.
You throw me away, I find my way back; Traditionally I'm wooden, With an arch in my back. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a table, and its shape is reminiscent of a bridge...
A Boomerang.
I am a word of three letters. I am spelt the same backward and forward; turn me upside down, I will become your mother. What am I?
Think about a word that is a family relation, and its uppercase form resembles a symbol often associated with a maternal figure.
WOW.
I am seen in the water and seen in the sky, I am in the rainbow, a jay's feather, and lapis lazuli. What am I?
Think about a specific color that is commonly associated with these things...
The color blue.
I am an object, everywhere I go people clap for me. What am I?
You're often seen on stage, and your presence is a sign of a great performance...
A mosquito!
I have three eyes and one leg. If you disobey me, you will surely be punished. What am I?
Think about a place where rules are enforced, and you might just find the answer...
I'm a traffic light! If you cross a red-light you will get in trouble!
You answer me, yet I never ask you a question. What am I?
Think about something that provides a response, but doesn't require a direct inquiry...
A phone.
I stand when I am sitting and I jump when I am walking. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a desk or in a pocket, and how its parts move when it's being used...
A kangaroo.
There was a green house. Inside the green house there was a white house Inside the white house there was a red house. Inside the red house there were lots of babies What am I?
Think about something you might find in a garden or a yard, and consider the colors mentioned in the riddle...
A watermelon.
I eat, I live. I breathe, I live. I drink, I die. What am I?
Think about something that needs nourishment to survive, but is destroyed by a specific type of liquid...
Fire
I have a face but no eyes, and hands but no arms. What am I?
Think about an object that you might find in a public place, often used for telling time or displaying information...
A clock.
The rich people want me, the poor people have me, if you eat me you die. What am I?
Think about something that's often associated with wealth and luxury, yet is also commonly found among those who are less fortunate. And be careful what you "consume" - it might just be deadly!
Nothing.
You can have me almost every night, sometimes I could be bad sometimes I can be nice or good, whether you were a child or an adult I'll be there. What am I?
Dreams!
Dreams between (Sweet dreams, Nightmare).
I am a being with many faces. My first is peaceful and calm, but can kill you. My second is strong enough to smash ships but still fears the sun. My third flies when it's born and runs when it's dead. My fourth goes away and never returns. What am I?
Think about the different phases of something that can be found in nature, and how each phase has distinct characteristics that might fit the descriptions given...
Water.
The tallest trees fall, at my glorious call, some may resist, but only for so long. What am I?
"Think about a force of nature that can bring even the strongest structures to their knees..."
Gravity.
If a man carried my burden he would break his back. I am not rich, but leave silver in my track. What am I?
Think about something that is heavy, but not valuable in terms of wealth, and leaves a trail of silver behind it...
I am a snail.
Poke your fingers in my eyes and I will open wide my jaws. Linen cloth, quills, or paper, my greedy lust devours them all. What am I?
Think about a common office tool that's often associated with writing and paperwork, but can also be a bit "hungry" for certain materials...
Shears, or scissors.
Alive without breath, As cold as death, Never thirsty, Ever drinking, Clad in mail, Never clinking, Drowns on dry land, Thinks an island Is a mountain, Thinks a fountain Is a puff of air. What am I?
Think about something that can exist in different forms and states, and its characteristics might seem contradictory or paradoxical...
A fish.
I can be any color you can imagine. You see me in everyday life. I have been around for many, many years, look around, you can probably see some of me right now. What am I?
Think about something that surrounds you, something you might be sitting on, walking on, or even wearing...
Paint.
I am a seed with three letters in my name. Take away the last two and I still sound the same. What am I?
Think about a type of seed that is often associated with a popular flavor of ice cream...
Pea.
I am in the beginning of the earth. I am at the end of the time. I appear two times in a week. I appear once in a year. What Am I?
Think about the first letter of the words "earth", "time", "week", and "year"...
The Letter E.
I am not a person nor an animal. I was born from the death of something large and hot. I am capable of consuming anything and everything. I am very dark and exists in a place where there is no gravity. What am I?
Think about something that forms from the remnants of a massive, hot celestial body, and is known for its incredible appetite and dark nature...
A black hole.
Many people search for me but very few find me in my truest form, the ones that do live a full life. What am I?
Think about something that people often strive for, but rarely achieve in its purest state. It's not a physical object, but rather a state of being...
Happiness.
I have many feathers to help me fly. I have a body and head, but I'm not alive. It is your strength which determines how far I go. You can hold me in your hand, but I'm never thrown. What am I?
Think about something you might find at a sporting goods store or a recreational activity that involves flying, but isn't a living thing...
An Arrow.
I'm named after nothing, though I'm awfully clamorous. And when I'm not working, your house is less glamorous. What am I?
Think about a common household item that makes a lot of noise when it's working, but is often overlooked until it stops functioning...
A vacuum cleaner.
I fly but I never land. What am I?
Think about something that moves through the air, but doesn't have a physical presence...
Time.
I am the shell of something interesting. My front is very eye catching but my inside tells all. What am I ?
"Think about something you might find in a museum or a collector's shelf, and consider the difference between its attractive exterior and the valuable information it holds within..."
A Book.
I am only useful when I am full, yet I am always full of holes. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, and how it's used for a specific purpose...
I am a Sponge.
Many underestimate my importance, yet without me this world couldn't possibly survive. I come naturally for some, but others both try and struggle to obtain me. I can change your future for the better, but that doesn't mean it will be easier. What am I?
Think about something that is essential for human existence, yet not everyone has equal access to it. It's something that can bring great benefits, but also requires effort and perseverance to achieve.
Knowledge.
At the sound of me, men may dream, Or stamp their feet. At the sound of me, women may laugh, Or sometimes weep. What am I?
"Think about a sound that can evoke strong emotions and reactions, and is often associated with entertainment, celebration, or even romance..."
I am Music!
I can be written, I can be spoken, I can be exposed, I can be broken. What am I?
Think about something that can be expressed in different forms, yet remains fragile and vulnerable to damage...
News.
I can make you blush on contact. Turn you into a doll, and shapeshift your appearance. I am desired by all young women and clowns. What am I?
Think about something that can change your appearance, and is often used by people who want to look a certain way...
Makeup.
I can sizzle like bacon, I am made with an egg, I have plenty of backbone, but lack a good leg, I peel layers like onions, but still remain whole, I can be long, like a flagpole, yet fit in a hole. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, but also something that can be found in nature, and is often associated with growth and structure...
I'm a snake.
Without a bridle, or a saddle, across a thing I ride a-straddle. And those I ride, by help of me, though almost blind, are made to see. What am I?
Think about something you use to "see" better, and how you might "ride" it to get a clearer view...
Eye glasses.
An abundance in arms, but lacking in legs. A tall skinny body, but missing a head. I change with the seasons, it's winter I dread. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a yard or a park, and how it appears differently depending on the time of year...
A Tree.
Lighter than air, I float away, with one mans touch I shall decay. What am I?
Think about something that is often associated with celebration and joy, but can be easily ruined by a single person's careless action.
Bubble.
I'm with you from birth. I make you feel everyday. Without me, you're nothing. What am I?
Think about something that is always present in your life, from the moment you're born, and has a profound impact on your emotions and experiences...
Your soul.
Remove my forth letter and the first three letters will spell a school subject. My last five letters spell something that happens when swallowing a carrot whole. My whole spells a vegetable. What am I?
Think about a common vegetable that has a strong connection to education...
An artichoke.
I make you weak at the worst of all times. I keep you safe, I keep you fine. I make your hands sweat, and your heart grow cold, I visit the weak, but seldom the bold. What am I?
Think about a situation where you're most vulnerable, and a certain presence can either harm or protect you...
Your fears.
Duels of good and evil, A fighter of good am I, Revealed beside watched words, King of the black night sky. What am I?
"Think about a character from a famous book series, and pay attention to the words 'evealed' and 'watched'..."
The dark.
I like to roam but I'll always stay home, I leave a silver track, If you carried what I could carry with the way I moved, You'd break your neck and back. What am I?
Think about something that can move freely, but remains in one place, and leaves a shiny trail behind...
A Snail.
I wear you down, yet you'll mourn me once I fly. You can kill me, but I will never die. What am I?
Think about something that gradually disappears or gets used up over time, but its loss is often lamented.
Time.
A nightmare for some. For others, a savior I come. My hand's cold and bleak. It's the warm hearts they seek. What am I?
"Think about something that can evoke strong emotions, and is often associated with both fear and comfort..."
Death.
You can't see me. You can't touch me. You can't hear me. You can't taste me. You can use me or create me. You can find me. I can be interrupted easily. Some enjoy me and othes fear me. What am I?
Think about something that is intangible, yet can be perceived and influenced by people. It's often associated with a particular atmosphere or feeling, and can be fragile, easily disrupted...
Silence.
I am large as a castle, yet lighter than air. 100 men and their horses cannot move me. What am I?
Think about something that can be enormous in size, yet has no physical weight or mass...
The castle's shadow.
I am two words with thousands of letters in me. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a library or a bookstore...
I am a " post office " because thousands of letters are found in the post office.
I have 16 legs then, I sleep for about a fortnight and a merge with 6 legs. What am I?
Think about a process that involves transformation and a change in the number of legs, and consider the life cycle of a common insect.
A Butterfly
The more you cut and the less you take, The bigger and smaller I get. What am I?
Think about something that changes size when you remove parts of it, but the amount you remove doesn't affect its overall size...
A fraction! Well done if you got it that’s hard!
My tail is long, my coat is brown, I like the country, I like the town. I can live in a house or live in a shed, And I come out to play when you are in bed. What am I?
Think about an animal that is commonly found in both rural and urban areas, and is known to be active at night...
A Mouse.
When I am metal or wood, I bring you home. When I am flesh and blood, in the darkness I roam. What am I?
Think about the different modes of transportation that can bring you home, and how the phrase "flesh and blood" might be used to describe a creature that roams in the dark...
A bat.
I am the enemy of all that is good and right. Five letters--that is the length of my name. Remove the first and evil I remain. What am I?
Think about a word that is often associated with negativity, but when you remove its first letter, it still conveys a negative connotation...
The devil. (D-evil)
I am aspired by all, yet hard to find. You can search endlessly, but have little peace of mind. What am I?
Think about something that everyone strives for, but it's elusive and can cause more anxiety than comfort...
Happiness.
You bury me when I'm alive, and dig me up when I die. What am I?
Think about something that's often planted or buried in the ground when it's "alive" or growing, but is later unearthed or dug up when it's "dead" or no longer useful...
A plant.
I can be anything I want to be, yet known to many as just one, but if things don't work out, I will be known by hardly anyone. What am I?
Think about something that can take on many roles or identities, but is often associated with a single, well-known persona... and consider how its reputation might change depending on its success or failure.
An actor.
You can't touch me nor see me, but I always pull you, keeping you heavy. When I am gone you will always float. What am I?
Gravity is not the answer, but think about something that has a similar effect on objects...
Gravity.
Most ask for me, yet some hate to face me. For some I am agony and for others, I am relief. What am I?
Think about a common experience that people often dread, but can also bring a sense of closure or resolution...
The truth.
I am heard before I am seen. Startled and I am alive. I rumble like thunder, yet I pour like rain. I am felt before I arrive; stand with me and you won't survive. What am I?
"Think about a force of nature that can be both fierce and gentle, and is often associated with changes in the weather..."
Stampede.
I am always hungry, I must always be fed. The finger I lick will soon turn red. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, but be careful not to touch it with your bare hands!
Fire.
You can use me to say hello, And to say goodbye. I'm no good when I'm too dry, I can be quick or I can be slow. What am I?
Think about something you use in communication, and how it can be affected by moisture...
A Kiss.
I am the water of life, but seeing too much of me is never good. I am what binds families together, but I can be defied. What am I?
Think about something that's essential for human survival, yet an excess of it can be detrimental...
Blood.
Look at me I want to play. I'll move like you in every way. Be tricky, but the result is always a draw. Why? Because I'm an expert at response and call. Be tricky, but the result is always What am I?
Think about a game where every move is mirrored, and the outcome is always the same...
Your Reflection!
My numbers may vary, thin as a sheet, take one away, and we're just not complete. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a office or school supply cabinet, and how removing one of its components would make it incomplete...
A Book.
Some people see me to be linear, to others I'm not. I'm always marching forward and can never stop. I watch you in your days until we have to part ways. What am I ?
Think about something that moves in a straight line for some people, but not for others, and is always progressing forward... It's something you can't escape, and it's always observing you until a certain point in time.
Time.
White we are, strong we are; but can be easily shaken and weakened, easily stained and dirtied; None was found at first, then one appeared; afterward, more are seen and thirty-two appear at last, we all stand waiting for our prey. The food you eat is our prey and we all are in you. What are we?
Think about something that starts out pure and strong, but can be affected by external factors. It's related to the human body, and there's a specific number of them that you might find in a healthy adult...
Your TEETH!
I am in a Tiny word. If you remove me I become metal. What am I?
Think about a tiny word that contains a letter that, when removed, would leave a word related to metal...
The letter Y. Remove the letter "y" from the word "tiny" and you get the word "tin" which is made from metal.
I have 3 eyes. When the red one opens everything freezes until another one opens again. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a room, and how it affects the people inside when one of its "eyes" is open...
Stoplight.
I can be half without getting thinner. I can shine with no fire. I can be hidden but never taken. I can stay dry while moving the ocean. What am I?
Think about something that can be divided or shared, but its essence remains unchanged...
The Moon.
I look like you, but I am not you. You can blow me up or find me in a wallet. Share me or frame me, both are nice. What am I?
Think about something that can be replicated, yet remains unique, and is often associated with identity...
Your picture!
I have legs but walk not, a strong back but work not, two good arms but reach not, a seat but sit and tarry not. What am I?
Think about a common, everyday object that serves a specific purpose, but doesn't perform the actions you'd expect from its physical features...
An Armchair.
I can't t hurt you, but I can leave you with scars. Nobody wants me, but everyone has me. But you are the only one who can see me. What am I?
"Look inward, and think about the things that only you can see, but others can't..."
Nightmares.
I am passed from person to person but no hands are needed. I often change in this exchange. Always changing never remaining the same. What am l?
Think about something that is shared or communicated between people, but doesn't require physical touch. It's something that can be altered or modified as it's being passed along...
A rumour.
Bright as diamonds, Loud as thunder, Never still, A thing of wonder. What am I?
Think about something that shines brightly, makes a loud noise, and is always in motion...
A Waterfall.
Everyone has me, Everyone needs me; When some people see me, They end up quite queasy. What am I?
Think about something that is universally present, yet can evoke a strong physical reaction in some individuals...
I am Blood.
I go up and never come down no matter how hard you wish. As I get higher, more wrinkles crawl onto the face. What am I?
Think about something that inevitably increases over time, and its effects are visible on a person's face...
Age.
I am in your eye. I am a school child. I am a word of five. What am I?
Think about something that is present in the eye, related to a school child, and has five letters. It's a word that's quite "focused" on learning!
Pupil.
If you're tired and cold, I'll cover you gently, but it won't be warm, it will be deadly. What am I?
Think about something that provides a sense of comfort and protection, but can also be lethal in certain circumstances...
Snow.
I can sense your touch, but can't feel it. What am I?
Think about something that can be perceived or detected, but not physically felt or grasped...
A touchscreen.
My teeth are sharp, my back is straight, to cut things up it is my fate. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, used for preparing food...
A Saw.
I am strongest when you see me as round, but I am often viewed in other forms. I lift and drop the sea with my tremendous strength, and a man with a name like 'powerful bicep' was the first to tread on me. What am I?
Think about a natural phenomenon that can appear in different shapes and forms, and is associated with the ocean's tides...
I am the moon.
I'm first on earth, second in heaven, I appear twice in a week, and once in a year, I'm in the middle of the Sea. What am I?
Think about the alphabetical order of the words...
The letter E.
I grow up super tall. When I die, I give a mighty fall. What am I?
Think about something that starts small, grows to great heights, and when it reaches the end of its life, it comes crashing down...
A tree.
I am as loud as a plane, as precise as a pen, I never run out, even when I'm on end, I can be refilled. But when I stop working, I just need to recharge. I can help you with ink and paper, just tell me when! What Am I?
"Think about a tool that's often used with ink and paper, but doesn't actually hold the ink itself..."
A Printer!
When you stop and look, you can always see me. If you try to touch you cannot feel me. I cannot move, but as you near me, I will move away from you. What am I?
Think about something that is always visible when you stop and look, but has no physical presence, and seems to shift or change when you approach it...
I am the horizon.
I come in different shapes and sizes. Parts of me are curved, others are straight. You can put me anywhere you like, but there is only one right place for me. What am I?
Think about something you use every day, something that can be found in many different forms, but has a very specific purpose and "home"...
Jigsaw puzzle pieces.
I grow in the dark and shine in the light; The paler I am, the more I am liked; My maker never gets paid, but never goes on strike. What am I?
Think about something that is often associated with beauty and is more desirable when it's pale or light-colored...
A pearl.
I am invisible, yet everywhere. Yet I am everywhere, I am not active in some places. Sometimes, you can feel me. I can be so strong, I can push you, and even destroy villages and towns. Yet I come unnoticed, you can make me. What am I?
"Think about something that is present all around us, but its effects can vary greatly depending on the location and circumstances. It's something that can be both gentle and powerful, and it's closely related to the natural world."
The Wind.
I am dead but alive, I eat but am never satisfied, I consume knowledge but gain none. What am I?
Think about something that is often associated with death, but still has a sense of existence or presence. It's something that "eats" or consumes things, but never feels full or content. And although it takes in knowledge, it doesn't truly understand or learn from it...
A Zombie.
Remove some and I will give you trouble. What am I?
You're playing with words, and the answer is something you might find in a sentence or a phrase...
I am Troublesome.
My scale is something that does not weigh in grams, ounces, or pounds. However, I may be heavy or light. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a musical context...
Music scales.
I eat paper, I spit it out, I need ink, but still spit it out. What am I?
Think about a common office supply that processes paper and ink, but its output is not what you'd expect...
A printer.
I can sing, but I can't speak. You can hear me, but I can't hear you. What am I?
Think about something that can produce sound, but doesn't have the ability to listen or respond...
A piano.
I have wings but can't fly alone. I have a tail but don't use it to show emotions. I have a body but don't wear clothes. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a concert or a parade, and how its different parts work together to create a harmonious whole.
A plane.
Dark with white markings, And smooth like a rock. Where learning occurs, I help convey thought. What am I?
Think about something you often find in a classroom or a library, used for writing or drawing, and has a specific appearance that matches the description...
Blackboard/chalkboard.
Two bodies have I though both joined in one. The more still I stand the quicker I run. What am I?
Think about an object that has two parts, but is considered a single unit. It's often stationary, but can move quickly when needed. The answer is something you might find in a public place, and people often wait for it...
I am an hourglass.
I have freedom from hate, but not from lies. I'm usually seen through clouded eyes. I come unexpected, though you wait for me all your life. I can't be brought yet some people try. What am I?
Think about a universal human experience that is often anticipated, yet unpredictable, and can be obscured by personal biases or perceptions...
I am true love.
I am what you seek, I am only what is right. I am never wrong. I could be short I could be long. What am I?
Think about something that is always correct and can vary in length, often used to guide or direct...
I am the answer to the question.
I can fill a room with out being seen, for your eyes I do not need. I can be felt, but can never feel; can be heard, but can never hear. I have many thoughts, but never think. I say many things, but never speak. I can tell a story with no words. Through my waves I am heard. I am your life, your love and sad goodbye. I resound in your every laugh and cry. I mark time, and time marks me. The past, present and future, through me you'll see. What am I?
"Listen carefully, for the answer is all around you..."
Music.
I surround you but I'm not clothes. I am everywhere but I don't take up space. I'm not always here, yet you can use a man-made form of me. I can go through glass but the glass will look just the same. What am I?
Think about something that is intangible, yet omnipresent, and can be harnessed or utilized in a manufactured way...
Light.
I leave you with a thought that fades out of sight. Product of the mind, undone by first light. Creator of hope, hell and heaven above. Made by wonder, fear, and perhaps true love. What am I?
Think about something that is often imagined or dreamed about, but can disappear or lose importance when faced with reality or the harsh light of day...
Dreams.
No matter how much rain falls on me, I can't get any wetter. What am I?
Think about something that is already in a state where it can't hold any more water, no matter how much rain falls on it...
Water.
You can see through me, yet I am not transparent, you can pick holes in me, yet I occupy no space. What am I?
Think about something that can be perceived or understood, but doesn't have a physical presence...
A lie.
My shape and sizes differ. Every time you dip me in water, I become smaller. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a cup or mug, and how it changes when it meets hot water...
Soap.
I'm far away from you, but I still shine bright. I sleep at day, I wake up by night. I stay by the moon, but never get close to it. What am I?
Think about something that is often associated with the night sky, and its behavior changes depending on the time of day...
A star.
I can make you smile and frown. Make you laugh, and even make you cry. I can cause crashes, also you use me every day. I can make you dance. Some use me to go to sleep. What am I?
Think about something that can evoke emotions, is used daily, and has a strong impact on our lives... It's not a living thing, but it's always around us.
Your smart phone!
When I get to you I am more painful than you may think. But thankfully I can also make a tasty drink. What am I?
Think about something that can cause discomfort or pain when you "get to it", but also has a surprising culinary use...
A punch.
Some are Precious, Some are Plain, Some Used for Building, Some Used for Pain. What am I?
Think about something that can be valuable and coveted, yet also ordinary and unremarkable. It's something that can be used to create and construct, but also to hurt and harm. The answer is something you might find in a treasure chest, a construction site, or a medicine cabinet...
A Stone.
I keep a watch but I have no eyes. I'm a little less than handy. I can be hairy but I'm not on a head. What am I?
Think about something that helps you keep track of time, but isn't a living being, and has a specific part that can be "hairy"...
A wrist.
I am cold to the touch but yet I burn if held. What am I?
Think about something that's typically icy or chilly, but can also cause blisters or scorching if you grasp it too tightly...
I am dry ice. Dry ice is frozen, solid, carbon dioxide that freezes at −109.2F. The extreme cold makes it dangerous to handle with bare skin.
I have an eye in the middle of me, but as you see, I cannot see. I am dark and not far away. You don't see me every day. I am not night and I am not bright. I can have twists and water and scares. What am I?
Think about a natural phenomenon that can have a "center" or "eye", and is often associated with darkness, water, and even fear...
A hurricane.
I can be hot, I can be cold, I can run and I can be still, I can be hard and I can be soft. What am I?
Think about something that can change its state or form in various ways, and is often associated with different temperatures, textures, and movements...
Water.
I'm not an airplane, but I can fly through the sky. I'm not a river, but I'm full of water. What am I?
Think about something you might see on a cloudy day, and how it relates to the sky and water...
A cloud.
Each time you take a step you make one of me, but then you leave me behind. What am I?
Think about the path you leave behind as you move forward...
A footprint.
I am the unreachable boundary, yet the place you wish to go, I run away as you approach. But I am always there. What am I?
"Think about a destination that is constantly moving, making it impossible to reach, yet it's always in sight..."
The Horizon.
I scream I can be mostly any shape or colour, but everyone seams to talk about screaming when they talk about me. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a craft store or a sewing kit...
An Ice Cream.
With three eyes and as black as night, I frequently knock down ten men with a single strike! What am I?
Think about a common object often associated with entertainment, leisure, or social gatherings...
A Bowling ball.
I blossom like a flower, a hindrance I create, and save you from the earth, do not use me too late. What am I?
Think about something that grows or "blossoms" over time, but can also cause problems or obstacles if not used properly. It's something that can help prevent a certain undesirable outcome, but only if used in a timely manner.
A Parachute.
I'm not alive but I have five fingers. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a desk or in a office supply drawer...
A glove.
I'm the size of an elephant, but I weigh nothing. What am I?
Think about something that can be as big as an elephant in terms of size or scope, but has no physical presence or mass...
An elephant's shadow.
Everyone can hold me, but not in their hand, and not forever. What am I?
Think about something that can be "held" in a sense, but not physically grasped, and its "hold" is temporary...
Your breath.
When you take a look at my face, you will not find the number thirteen in any place. What am I?
Think about a common object you might find in a public area, often displaying information...
A clock.
I have many, many emotions, but I'm not a physical person. What am I?
Think about something that can evoke feelings and emotions in people, but isn't a living being itself...
An Emoji!
I burn bright but am surrounded by shade. What am I?
Think about something that shines or glows, but is often found in a place where there is a lack of direct sunlight...
A lamp.
People need me, but they always give me away. What am I?
You're often passed from one person to another, yet you're not a living thing...
Money.
You see me at night, by day you tell everyone about me. I come back looking differently than before. I sometime leave you in the darkness. What am I?
"Think about something that changes its appearance, but its essence remains the same, and it's often discussed during the day, but experienced at night..."
A dream.
I am very powerful, And my brother is patience. I am of infinite value, And I wait for no one. What am I?
Think about a concept that is highly valued and cherished, yet it's often overlooked until it's too late.
Time.
Large as a mountain, small as a pea, Endlessly swimming in a waterless sea. What am I?
Think about something that can be enormous in concept, yet tiny in physical form, and is often associated with a vast, ocean-like expanse, but not necessarily made of water...
Asteroids.
I see without seeing. Noise is an ally. What am I?
You're often found in the dark, and your "vision" is sharper when it's noisy around you...
A bat.
I have hands but I can't clap. I have a face but I can't see. I have numbers but I can't count. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a wall, but it's not a living thing...
A clock.
I am the beginning of enemity; the end of life and love; honey can't be without me; yet sugar can be without me. I am the fifth child of my parent's 26 children. What am I?
Think about the alphabet...
The letter E.
I can be new or old. I am of different types. I am of so many different types that every child can find one of me that they like. I contain links to countless worlds. All people like me, young or old. I can be used in someone's spare time. Although most parents ban me, I am usually the center of attention of any child. What am I?
Think about something that sparks imagination and adventure, often found in many varieties, and is a beloved companion for kids (and kids at heart!)
Video Games!
I am as small as a micron, stealthy like a spy, and I have always been caught. What Am I?
Think about something that is often "caught" or "detected", yet is incredibly tiny and can go unnoticed...
A Virus!
You think about the past but end up in the future. What am I?
"Reflect on a common daily activity that involves looking back, but ultimately propels you forward..."
History.
I take you by night, by day take you back. None suffer to have me but do from my lack. What am I?
"Think about something that is often associated with darkness and light, and is essential for our well-being, but its absence can cause great distress..."
Sleep.
I am 2 in 54, a five-letter word, I am known as wild and some say unpredictable. I can raise you victorious or drop you to failure? What am I?
Think about something you might find on a deck of cards...
Joker.
You sit on me but I'm not a chair, I'm soft but I'm not a pillow and I'm always there for you when you need me. What am I?
Think about something you use every day, something that provides comfort and support, and is always available to you...
Your bum.
Known by all without exception, Forever here, for your protection, Sometimes strong, sometimes weak, Right after the night I come - hot and chic. And while millions of miles away, I always get to you, I find my way. No life around could do without me, Can you guess what I might be?
Think about something that is always present, yet its presence can vary in intensity, and is often associated with the morning hours...
Sun.
I am as light as a feather, yet the strongest of men cannot hold me for more than a minute. I am with you from the day you are born to the day you die. I can be as putrid as onions and garlic, yet as pleasant as freshly picked roses. What am I?
Think about something that is always present in your life, yet its presence can be both pleasant and unpleasant...
Breath.
Split me in half, and you get me and another me. What word am I?
Think about a word that remains the same when split in half, and the two halves can be read the same way...
Meme.
I last for a day, I always am in the middle, and I have a name. What am I?
Think about the calendar...
I'm Wednesday.
Crimson I am born, yellow I dance, ebony I die. What am I?
Think about something that changes color as it goes through different stages of its life cycle...
Fire.
I was once alive, a creature of flesh and bone. I did not survive, now I am but stone. What am I?
Think about something that was once living, but can be found fossilized today...
A Fossil.
I am a driver but I never drive a car. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a computer...
A screw-driver or a golf club.
From house to house I go, sometimes narrow, sometimes wide. And whether there's rain or snow I always stay outside. What am I?
Think about something that connects houses, has varying widths, and is always exposed to the elements...
A Path.
I was born a blonde. I lived with the brown hair. I died a redhead. And buried as a brunette. What am I?
Think about something that changes color as it goes through different stages of its life cycle...
A Match.
When you have me not, you want me. But when you have me, you do not know. What am I?
Think about something that people often desire when they don't have it, but once they get it, they might not even realize they have it...
Sleep.
I can swing but have no rope. What am I?
Think about something that moves back and forth, but isn't typically associated with a rope...
A door.
I am the opposite of eat, I am savory and sweet. I am a treat, yet still a drink. What am I?
Think about a word that is antonymous with "eat", but still relates to a pleasurable experience...
Tea.
I'm a weight on your shoulders and only bring you down. My only weakness is above you. What am I?
Think about something that is often associated with a burden or stress, and consider the phrase "above you" in a literal sense...
Gravity.
I become bigger the more you blow me, you can pop me but I can pop myself as well, and you can see me but sometimes cannot pick me up. What am I?
Think about something that inflates when air is blown into it, can be fragile and burst, and is often visible but not always tangible...
Bubbles.
I am present at the beginning of love, the start of life and I am the end of evil. What am I?
Think about the first letter of each of those words...
The letter 'L'.
I do not exist. You cannot feel me or hear me, but if I were not to be you would all pass today. What am I?
"Think about something that is essential for human survival, yet it's not a physical entity that can be perceived through our senses..."
Tomorrow, because it does not exist you can't feel it or see it but if it would not come we would all die today.
I wear a huge dark cloak, not unlike the one of a wizard, I am the opposite of warm, I don't walk-I float, I prefer to be sad, not happy. I appear in clouds, not in the sky, I can only be extinguished by a happy spell, I will take your soul, if you cross my path. I am a foul creature, amongst the foulest, you might call me a light extinguisher. What am I?
"Think of a phenomenon that's often associated with gloomy weather, and has a reputation for being ominous and even frightening. It's not a living thing, but it can still have a profound impact on those who encounter it."
A dementor from Harry Potter.
If you look you cannot see me. If you see me you cannot see anything else. I can make anything you want happen, but later everything goes back to normal. What am I?
Think about something that is present in your daily life, but you often overlook it...
Your imagination.
The higher I climb, the hotter I engage, I can not escape my crystal cage. What am I?
Think about something that changes temperature as it rises, and is often found surrounded by a crystalline structure...
Mercury in a thermometer.
I run around cities but never move. What am I?
Think about something that surrounds or encircles cities, but remains stationary...
A wall.
After I am made, You break me and re-make me. What am I?
Think about something you use every day, something that's fragile and needs to be put back together again...
An egg.
I truly am cause for alarm. When you see me you can lose your house or your life. When you hear me you can also lose your job. What am I?
"Think about something that can be seen, heard, and has severe consequences in different aspects of life..."
Fire.
I'm grown from darkness but shine with a pale light. Very round I am, and always a lady's delight. What am I?
Think about something that forms in the dark, but is often associated with beauty and elegance, and is typically spherical in shape...
A Pearl.
Children don't know me. Older men take care of me. Women are panicking because of me. Because of me men take up arms. What am I?
Think about a concept that is often associated with age, responsibility, and conflict...
A beard.
I am a living thing, I breath, I walk, I eat, I do all things that one with life can do. But on the other hand, I am a non-living thing, I walk without legs, I do many jobs without hands, I can't breath: Both computer and most houses have me in common. What am I?
Think about the concept of "current" and how it relates to both living and non-living things.
I am a mouse.
I can be old or new, big or small, thick or thin. I contain information about all that is present in the entire world. I contain links to countless minds, worlds, adventures, universes, mysteries, and even mystical things. I am a place where things are out of the world and where imaginations are realities. People fill me with their thoughts, opinions, and life stories. Most children tend to think I'm boring, but there are only a few truly talented, out-of-this-world, beautiful minds who wait for me enthusiastically and when done with me, wait for my descendants. What am I?
"Think about a place where knowledge and imagination come together, and where the boundaries of reality are stretched. It's a treasure trove of information, where the thoughts and stories of many minds are collected."
Books! Come on, who doesn't love to curl up with a good book beside the fireplace?!
People make me, save me, change me, raise me. What am I?
Think about something that is often handled and manipulated by people, and is closely related to daily life and finance...
Money!
I can trap many different things and colors, ever-changing, not boring. Look closely and you may find yourself also caught in my trap. What am I?
"Reflect on your surroundings..."
A mirror, or a pool of water.
You can't see me, but I'm very strong, and I'm very popular. What am I?
Think about something that is invisible, yet has a significant impact, and is widely admired or enjoyed by many people...
John Cena.
I howl, yet I have no voice. Can't be seen but my presence is felt. What am I?
Think about something that can be felt in the air, but can't be seen or heard in the classical sense...
The wind.
I belong to you, but others use me more. What am I?
Think about something that is personal to you, yet others may utilize it more frequently or extensively than you do...
Your Advice
You can find almost everything on me, I will take you anywhere you want, and you search on me every day. What am I?
Think about something you likely use daily, has a vast amount of information, and helps you navigate to your desired destinations...
The Internet.
We are little creatures; all of us have different features. One of us in glass is set; one of us you'll find in jet. Another you may see in tin, and the fourth is boxed within. If the fifth you should pursue, it can never fly from you. What are we?
Think about common objects you might find in everyday life, and how they relate to different materials...
We are vowels.
I always point in the right direction. My instructions are written in black and white. Disobey me and pay the consequences. I will never say more than two words at a time. What am I?
"Think about the road..."
A "One Way" sign!
I welcome the day with a show of light, I stealthily came here in the night. I bathe the earthy stuff at dawn, But by noon, alas! I'm gone. What am I?
You're a fleeting phenomenon, closely tied to the daily cycle of the sun...
The morning dew!
Look at the numbers on my face. You won't find 13 any place. What am I?
Think about a common object you see every day, often in public places, with numbers on its face...
A Clock.
I run but have no feet. I roar but have no mouth. I wear a belt but have no waist. I always drink but never eat. What am I?
Think about something that moves quickly and makes a loud noise, often associated with a circular path or a journey...
An engine.
I begin the earth and end the eclipse, I occur in seconds and minutes, but never in a hand although I am in a lifetime. What am I?
Think about units of time and how they relate to celestial events...
Letter E.
People make jokes about me running. I store items for you so they don't go bad. I light up when you open the door. What am I?
Think about a common household item that's often the butt of jokes about speed, has a specific purpose for preserving things, and has a distinctive feature that illuminates when you interact with it...
A fridge.
I'm by nature solitary, scarred by spear and wounded by sword, weary of battle. I frequently see the face of war, and fight hateful enemies; yet I hold no hope of help being brought to me in the battle, before I'm eventually done to death. In the stronghold of the city sharp-edged swords, skilfully forged in the flame by smiths, bite deeply into me. I can but await a more fearsome encounter; it is not for me to discover in the city any of those doctors who heal grievous wounds with roots and herbs. The scars from sword wounds gape wider and wider; death blows are dealt to me by day and by night. What am I?
"Think about a common object found in a city, often overlooked, yet bears the scars of battle and conflict..."
A shield.
I fly without feathers; Sleep when you're awake; I'm not a mosquito and neither a needle, But blood I'm known to take. What am I?
Think about something that is often associated with medical procedures...
I am a vampire bat.
I'm done to the chief, And to the king too; A liquid formed to stone, I can hit and hurt you. What am I?
Think about a word that can be a title of respect, a geological process, and a verb that means to strike...
Hail.
You can feel me but you cannot see me. I am always with you, but I never get heavy. You shiver when I come, and are relieved when I pass. What am I?
"Think about the sensations you experience in your daily life, especially those related to the weather..."
Your Fears.
I am a type of room you cannot enter or leave. Raised from the ground below, I could be poisonous or a delicious treat. What am I?
Think about a space that's often found in a house, but you can't physically enter or exit it. The "raised from the ground below" part might be a literal clue...
Mushroom.
I am a king who measures things quite well. What am I?
Think about a common object that's often associated with royalty, but also has markings or units on it to help with measurement...
A ruler.
I am green all over, yet I know no bounds. If you turn me around a face you will see, being without me produces envy. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a wallet or a purse, and consider the wordplay in the phrase "turn me around"...
A dollar bill.
I give you all the money in the world but I receive nothing. What am I?
Think about a transaction where you're on the giving end, but don't receive anything tangible in return...
A tree.
I have the power to fool or instruct. To convince or distract. To give and retract. You may use me but never know my impact. What am I?
"Think about something you often use to convey a message, but its true effect can be unpredictable..."
Words.
I have skin but no bones. Hit me and I make a noise. I usually come in a set. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a musician's hands...
A Drum.
You can take off all of my skin and I will not cry but you will. What am I?
Think about something you peel every day, and the act of peeling it can bring tears to your eyes...
I'm an onion.
I know a word of letters three. Add two, and fewer there will be! What Word Am I?
Think about a word that is commonly used to describe a quantity, and how adding two to it might seem counterintuitive...
Few.
We have legs but no flesh or bone, we have different colors of our own. What are we?
Think about something you might find in a room, and how it can be customized to fit different styles and tastes...
Pants.
I walk with you almost every day, yet you never notice me. You step on me, but you never say sorry. What am I?
Think about the ground beneath your feet...
Your shoes.
I am the breath of relief and depression. What am I?
Think about the two words that can have opposite meanings depending on their context...
A sigh.
I'm blue at day and black at night; I do contain some creatures born and died. What am I?
Think about something in the natural world that changes appearance depending on the time of day, and has a connection to the life cycle of living things...
Sea water.
I am treated with great care until I reach my end by being torn in half. I'm a traveler. I bring both good and bad news. What am I?
Think about something that people often handle carefully, but ultimately discard or separate, and is often associated with conveying information or messages...
An Envelope.
I am something that you can you read but not see. I'm with you all the time but sometimes I'm hard to find. What am I?
Think about something that is always with you, yet can be elusive at times, and is often understood or interpreted rather than visually perceived...
Time.
My three brothers, my cousin, and I are stood in a line. I am the shortest of all my brothers and I am at one end of the line. At the other end of the line is my cousin, who is the fattest out of all of us. My tallest brother is in the middle of the line. We cannot move away from where we stand and yet we are very flexible. We are very useful; people would struggle without us. What are we?
Think about the objects you use every day, and how they come in different sizes and are often arranged in a specific order...
Fingers.
I have a short, wide body. It is cold and shiny. My insides are hot as flame. I have two mouths. My tail is long and forked. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, used for cooking, that has a distinct shape and contrasting temperatures...
A Toaster.
Wherever the wind does go, Towards there I dance; With the sun above me I grow; Yet without water below, I can never survive; And the taller I grow, The deeper I become. What am I?
Think about something that sways gently in the breeze, and its growth is dependent on the sun and water...
A Tree!
I cannot be shared until I have been taken. What am I?
Think about something that needs to be possessed or obtained before it can be given to others...
A photograph! You cannot share a photograph until it has been taken.
You buy it but never use it. You see it in your halls frequently, but you are fine with it. What am I?
Think about something you purchase for a specific purpose, but it's not meant to be used by you personally...
A painting.
I come in darkness, but fill the mind with light. I bring enlightenment to some while gripping others in the hand of fear. For me, it can be a journey of inexplicable joy and sorrow. What I will show you will often be unreachable. Journey with me and what you see may haunt you. Journey with me and you may never want to return home. Journey with me and you will never know when it will end. What am I?
"The answer is often shrouded in mystery, but think about an experience that can be both thrilling and terrifying, bringing both understanding and unease. It's a path that's not always easy to follow, but one that can leave a lasting impression."
Your dreams.
I am long when I am born, but become shorter as you use me. What am I?
Think about something you use every day, and its length changes over time...
A pencil.
I am nothing, I am everything. I am perfect dark, I am the brightest lights. I am hungry, I am full. I am nowhere, I am everywhere. I am unseen, I am watched by millions. What am I?
Think about something that can be both absent and present, and can be perceived in different ways by different people...
The universe.
Some need me, some don't. Some want me, some don't. Some chase me, some don't. Some deserve me, some don't. Yet no one knows when I come. What am I?
Think about something that is often unpredictable and can be perceived differently by various people...
Love.
I herald the darkness which descends on all creatures; You will know my approach by moans and wracked features. I visit the hippo, hyena, and horse, But never go near snails and spiders, of course. I would circle the globe, leaping one to the other, Should all the world's people ever clasp hands together. What am I?
Think about something that affects all living creatures, but not all living things... and consider the phrase "clasp hands together" quite literally.
I am a Yawn.
Shoot at me a thousand times and I may still survive; one scratch from me and you will find your prospects take a dive. What am I?
Think about something that can withstand multiple attacks, but can also inflict a single, devastating blow that can have serious consequences...
An Eightball.
Some people want to meet me, some people don't believe in me, and some people claim to be me. What am I?
Think about something that can be a topic of debate, identity, or aspiration...
God.
I have seven letters and am something you eat. My only anagram can help your pain. If you remove my first 2 letters I wear things down. Removing my first 3 letters is an adjective and removing my first 4 letters leaves a measure of time. What am I?
Think about a common food item that's often associated with relief or comfort, and its anagram is a word that's synonymous with "remedy" or "cure".
I am Sausage. Anagram: assuage. An example of something that a nurse might assuage is someone's pain with the distribution of medicine
I'm a word meaning eating well, but when one letter goes missing I mean starvation. What am I?
Think about a word that's related to food, and how removing a single letter could completely flip its meaning...
Feast (fast).
I'm the first thing you see in the morning and the last thing you see at night, I'm always there but you choose to ignore me, cross your eyes and you will see me. What am I?
"Look inward for the answer"
Your nose.
This is a thing you write every day, But some people don't, then memories fade away. What am I?
Think about something you do daily, but its importance is often overlooked until it's too late...
A diary.
I am something to make you think, something to make you know, something to which the answer you might never know. What am I?
Think deeply, but be prepared for uncertainty...
A riddle.
I'm sometimes white, and always wrong. I can break a heart and hurt the strong. I can build love and tear it down. I can make a smile, but more often bring a frown. What am I?
Think about something that can be written or spoken, and can have a profound impact on people's emotions...
I am a lie.
I wiggled and cannot see, sometimes underground and sometimes on a tree. I really don't want to be on a hook, and I become a person when combined with a book. What am I?
Think about something that can be found in nature, has a wiggly movement, and is often associated with being hidden or buried...
Worm
I can be all colours of the rainbow, Or have no colour at all. Sometimes I'm empty, Sometimes I'm full. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a painter's studio...
Glass.
I have three arrows, but I don't have a bow. I am often blue, but always green. You give to me knowingly, and I return your gifts in secret. What am I?
Think about a symbol often associated with love and affection, and consider the multiple meanings of the words "blue" and "green"...
A recycling bin.
I usually wear a yellow coat. I usually have a dark head. I make marks wherever I go. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a desk or in a pencil case...
A pencil.
You'll find me all around you; I can be clear but not seen through; If I get cut you can glue me shut, but I can do it too. What am I?
Think about something that's often overlooked, yet omnipresent in our daily lives. It can be transparent, but not necessarily transparent in the classical sense. And when it's "cut" or damaged, it can be repaired, but it can also repair itself in a way...
Skin
Question: I can't go left, I can't go right. I am forever stuck in a building over three stories high. What am I?
Think about something you often find in a building, but not necessarily on the first floor...
An Elevator.
I appear to be real but I'm not, I'm perfectly accurate but deceiving, I have no feelings or emotions, but the individual I'm mimicking does. What am I?
"Think about something you might see in a movie or a play, where someone is pretending to be someone else..."
Your reflection in the mirror.
I have a butt, but I'm not alive. I bring smoke, but am not fire. I destroy, I kill, though I am not used in a war. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a city, often near a road, that can have a big impact on the environment and people's health...
A cigarette.
I may be hard, I may be rough, Bound in the round to claim a love. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a romantic gesture, often given as a symbol of affection...
Diamond.
I am even, add one letter and I'm odd. What am I?
Think about a word that refers to a number, and how a small change in its spelling could flip its meaning from even to odd...
Seven.
I stab you and I cut you, yet I mean you no harm! What am I?
Think about something you might find in a doctor's office or a medical setting...
A surgeon.
I am not you, but I am equal to you. I smile when happy and cry when sad. I can be living or dead. I will leave prints that share no clones. I am stronger when I am afraid and smarter when I am curious. What am I?
Think about something that has a "face" and can express emotions, but isn't a living being...
A human.
Dead on the field lie ten soldiers in white, felled by three eyes, black as night. What happened?
Think about a game where strategy and skill are key, and the "field" is not necessarily a battlefield...
A strike was thrown in 10 pin bowling.
I am mother and father, but never birth or nurse. I'm rarely still, but I never wander. What am I?
Think about a common, everyday object that is often found in homes, and consider the words "mother" and "father" in a more figurative sense...
I am a tree.
I can spell, yet I have no mouth. I can speak to animals, but can't speak to humans. I am fierce but small. What am I?
Think about something that can "speak" to animals in a way that's unique to them, and consider the word "spell" in a more literal sense...
I am a bee.
It's easy to see me, Not easy to atop me, Clouds hang around me, And people like to slide down me. What am I?
Think about a natural wonder that's often associated with recreation and leisure activities, and has a shape that makes it easy to slide down...
A mountain.
I am good at concealing what's real and hide what's true. Sometimes, I bring out the courage in you! What am I?
Think about something that can mask or disguise reality, yet also inspire people to be brave and take risks...
Makeup.
I have memories, but none of my own, whatever's on my inside is what is shown. If I'm ever different it's because you changed me, I feel like a decoration, here for you to arrange me. What am I?
Think about something that holds and displays the memories and thoughts of others, but doesn't have its own thoughts or experiences...
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Step on me while I live, and I shall make no sound. Step on me when dead, I'll crack and groan. What am I?
Think about something you might find on the ground, often in a natural setting, that changes its behavior when it's alive versus when it's dead...
A leaf.
I am a four-digit number and when converted to a Roman numeral I become a common 3 letter word meaning "Blend." What number am I?
Think about a common 3-letter word that means "Blend" and how its Roman numeral equivalent could be a 4-digit number... Pay attention to the first letter of that word!
1009 means MIX IX=9 M=1000.
Sometimes I'm in an onion, sometimes I'm in a lamp. Sometimes I'm in the form of garlic, sometimes I'm in the form of asparagus. And I'm usually very bright. What am I?
Think about the different forms mentioned, and how they're all related to a specific aspect of food...
A bulb.
My thunder rolls beneath me, my lightning flares above. I dust the crust, and when I bust, all I touch will I shove. What am I?
Think about something that can cause a big impact, has a powerful "roar" and can move earth and rocks around...
I am a volcano.
I can't see yet I know you are there. I'm not a cow but I'm leather. I'm a rare find but follow paths. I can fly but I'm not a bird. What am I?
Think about something that's often hidden from view, but its presence is still felt, and it's made from a material that's commonly associated with cows...
A bat.
I get thrown in the air and will fall down: I get thrown down and I will rise in the air What am I?
Think about something that can be tossed upwards, but also has a tendency to move upwards when it's placed downwards...
A rubber ball.
You talk through me, but to someone else. I never forget without your permission. You can't live without me. What am I?
Think about the way people communicate with each other, and how memories are formed...
Your cell phone.
I brighten your day but live in the shade. What am I?
You're often found in gardens, and your presence is felt more strongly when the sun is high...
A lamp.
I you don't move I move, if you move I still move. I can shine but am not a light bulb. I will fall before you wake up. What am I?
Think about something that's closely related to your daily routine, especially in the morning...
The Moon.
I control what once was, what is, and what is to come. Some know not to waste me, whilst others take me for granted. What am I?
"Think about something that is always present, yet constantly changing, and is often undervalued until it's gone..."
Time.
I serve on a cross, to prevent loss. What am I?
Think about a crucial object often found on a specific type of cross, and its purpose is to safeguard something precious...
A scarecrow.
I am used in computers and pianos but not on Ipads. What am I?
Think about the physical components of computers and pianos that are often manipulated by humans, but are not typically found on iPads...
A keyboard!
I'm made for one but meant for two; I can be worn for many years but usually just a few; You won't ever need me unless you say you do. What am I?
Think about something that's often shared, but initially intended for a single person, and its usage is closely tied to a specific event or milestone in life...
A Wedding ring.
When you say me you break me. What am I?
Silence is key to preserving me...
Silence.
Despised I am by knave and liar. After me, the wise inquire, I rise above all death and fire. What am I?
Think about something that is often shunned by those who deceive or cheat, but sought after by those who seek knowledge and truth...
The Truth.
Four legs I do have, yet I never walk. I work not, yet I have food. All the food I get, none do I eat but you do. I cannot read yet many times I'm found with books. I am only but a carpenter's work. What am I?
Think about a common object found in a library or a study room, often associated with books, but not alive, and not capable of eating or walking...
A table.
I bring life and prosperity to those in my reach, but I also damage and take what I preach. What am I?
Think about something that can bring nourishment and growth, but also has the power to destroy and take away...
The sun (damages sight but also gives it by providing light).
I am hidden. I am always safe with you, but if you tell me, I am gone. What am I?
Think about something that is often kept confidential, and its existence relies on secrecy...
A secret.
In shattered peace I find release. In death, I do delight. Where blood is spilled upon the ground, And men begin to fight. What am I?
"Think about a word that's often associated with chaos and conflict, but also has a darker, more sinister connotation..."
War.
I can damage objects by force, but I have no arms. I make sound only when I am amplified. I cannot be seen, only felt and heard. What am I?
Think about something that can cause vibrations and has an impact on its surroundings, yet it's invisible and intangible...
Wind.
I'm hard as a rock, and as light as a feather. I'm passed on to one another. Poor people need me, and rich people have me. What am I?
Think about something that can be both physically rigid and effortlessly carried, yet is also often shared and valued by people of all socioeconomic backgrounds...
Money.
Sometimes I am black, sometimes I am white sometimes you can see me at night. I have friends that are with me that are much smaller. Some of you have walked on me but not all. What am I?
Think about something in nature that changes appearance depending on the time of day or season, and has smaller companions that are often found alongside it...
The Moon.
If you know me, you feel accomplished. If you don't know me, you feel stupid. What am I?
The answer is often overlooked, yet it's something you might encounter every day, especially when you're trying to learn something new...
The answer to a riddle, stupid.
You can hear me and feel me but you can't see me or smell me, yet everyone has a taste in me. I can be created, but after that only remembered. What am I?
"Think about an experience that evokes emotions and sensations, but is intangible and fleeting..."
Music.
I am a letter; I am made of four V's. One on the left, One on the right, one on top, and the other under. What letter am I?
Think about a letter that has a distinctive shape, with extensions above, below, and to the sides...
I am Letter X.
I move very easily, I am gooey, If you touch me I'll leave a substance behind. What am I?
"Think sticky and sweet, often found in the kitchen or at a picnic..."
Slime.
People often cut into me, and although I can be very sharp, I never cut them back. Most people like me, but even if you hate me, just saying my name will make you smile. What am I?
Think about something you often find on a table, and its name has a peculiar effect on people's faces...
Cheese.
I cannot be felt, seen or touched; Yet I can be found in everybody; My existence is always in debate; Yet I have my own style of music. What Am I?
Think abstractly and consider something that is inherently part of every person, yet its presence is often disputed or questioned...
I'm a soul.
If I am coloured, I smell, if I am burned, I smell, orange and yellow will melt me. What am I?
Think about something you might find in an artist's studio...
A Candle.
You use me everyday but let me rest at night. I have an identical twin beside me all the time. For some reason you always cover me up. I am not alive but I have a soul. What am I?
Think about something you use daily, has a "twin" or duplicate part, and is often concealed or protected...
Your Feet.
I'm fast but I'm slow and you can never catch me. What am I?
Think about something that can move at different speeds, but no matter how hard you try, you can't grasp or capture it...
Time.
Without fingers I point, without arms I stretch, without feet I run. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a road or a path, and how it guides or moves without having a physical body.
A clock.
I provide air, and yet I scream and praise my idols. What am I?
Think about something that produces sound, but isn't a living being...
A fan.
I'm first found in caves, now prolific online; I'm a depiction, a drawing, a symbol, or sign. I'll convey whichever mood you could wish; or for that matter, a fist, flask, or fish. What am I?
Think about ancient forms of communication that have evolved into modern digital expressions, and consider the versatility of a particular representation that can convey a wide range of emotions and objects.
An emoji.
I live in a really noisy place, And I only appear when my loud friend is with me. I have my house high in the air, and I cause deadly fires. What am I?
Think about a natural phenomenon that's often accompanied by thunder...
Lightning lives in a noisy place, And it doesn't appear without thunder. It has it's house high in the air, And it cause deadly fires.
I am one with eight to spare, lest I lose my one. I'm not a number. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a desk or in a pencil case, and how it relates to the concept of "one" and "eight"...
A Cat. ( Nine Lives )
You get many of me, but never enough. After the last one, your life soon will snuff. You may have one of me but one day a year, When the last one is gone, your life disappears. What am I?
Think about the passage of time and how it relates to our lives...
Your birthday.
When it is cold I expand and when it is warm I contract. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen or a laboratory, and how it changes shape in response to temperature changes...
Water/ice.
Many have heard me, but no one has seen me, and I will not speak back until spoken to. What am I?
Think about something that can be "heard" through the ears, but not "seen" with the eyes, and only "responds" when someone initiates a conversation...
An echo.
I am the Father of Day, The Son of Month, and the Grandson of Year. What Am I?
Think about the names of units of time...
A Week!
I have no mind or a soul. I've been eternally attached since man's dawn. My kind disappear on and off, to everyone I accompany them to their death, and buried with them, then I hide away when the casket shuts. What am I?
Think about something that has been a part of human history and tradition for centuries, often associated with mourning and loss...
A shadow.
I change when scared. I'm in a popular movie. My tounge is long. What am I?
Think reptilian...
A chameleon.
To some I am kind, to others I am cold, but once I'm done with you, you'll never be bothered again. What am I?
Think about something that can be both comforting and unforgiving, and is often associated with a sense of finality...
Death.
I possess a halo of water, walls of stone, and a tongue of wood. Long I have stood; what am I?
Think about a structure that's often found near a body of water, has a stone foundation, and features a wooden component that "speaks" or provides information...
A castle.
I can open that which has no knob, key, handle or door. What am I?
Think about something you can "open" that doesn't require physical access or manipulation...
A can opener.
I have a mouth, I do not talk, I always run, I never walk. What am I?
Think about something you might find near a river or a lake...
A river.
I'm not pants but I have pockets; I can't dance but I have four legs. I come in different sizes depending on the size of the room. What am I?
Think about a piece of furniture that serves a specific purpose in a room, and its design varies according to the room's dimensions...
A pool table.
I have three colors, each with a different meaning. When I'm old they become dull, but when I'm new they are gleaming. I help keep people safe, but sometimes they hate me. You won't see me in a forest, but you will in a big city. Some of me have short lengths, and some of me have long. And in the time that the longest of me take, you could sing a very long song. When my colors change, people get happy or sad, and when you guess what I am, you will be very glad. What am I?
Think about something you see every day in a city, that serves a purpose, has different lengths, and its colors convey important information that can evoke emotions...
A Stoplight.
I always go to the right, but I can never go to the left. What am I?
Think about something you see every day, often in writing, and its direction is fixed...
Hands on a clock.
I am used to bat with, yet I never get hit. I am near a ball, yet it is never thrown. What I am?
Think about a sport where a ball is involved, but the answer is not a player...
Eyelashes .
I'm white, perfect for cutting and grinding. For most animals, I am a useful tool. What am I?
Think about something that's often found in a dentist's office, but is also useful for many animals in the wild...
Teeth.
I have one eye but I still can't see. I can surf all day without the sea. I let you know what your friends have to say and I will wake you up every day. What I'm I?
Think about something you might find on your bedside table or nightstand...
An iphone.
Looking for something? Open me. I'm sure that something inside of me lies. Of course, you can always find hope in me (Though despair must come first; and later, surprise), What's sought, though, depends on the seeker - One looks for bobbin; another, for beaker; Others, for nature; still others, for nurture - The quarry will vary from searcher to searcher. And yet (I suspect this will strike you as strange), My contents are set and will not ever change. If you cannot still guess what I mean, here's a clue: The answer - what I mean - lies inside of me, too. What am I?
Think about a common object that people often open to find different things, and its contents are fixed, yet what's sought can vary greatly from person to person...
A dictionary.
I have no wings but I can fly. I can cry but I have no eyes. What am I?
Think about something that can move quickly through the air, but isn't a living thing, and is often associated with emotions...
I am a cloud.
I am a puzzle with a wordy facade. There's always an answer, even if it seems odd. Only the clever can understand my code. If you don't answer, then you'll never know. What am I?
Think about a type of puzzle where the answer is always there, even if it's not immediately clear, and the cleverness required to solve it lies in deciphering a hidden meaning or pattern...
A riddle.
I roam the empty oceans pounding up over rocks, I make streams pour down peoples faces but some people like to ride me. What am I?
Think about a natural force that can be both fierce and exhilarating, and is often associated with the ocean and rocky coastlines...
Waves.
I am an object. I move from left to right. Anytime I move, I bleed on what is below me. I can't move without you. I move only when you uses me. What am I?
Think about something you use to write or draw, and the "bleeding" might make more sense...
A pen.
I am hewn from Earth and Fire; But to the sky, I aspire. I am nothing but contented; Until my patient rage is vented. What am I?
Think about something that's created through geological processes, involving heat and pressure, and is often associated with calmness, yet can unleash tremendous power when provoked...
A volcano.
A trail, a union, together tied. Come across me and you will find, you cannot change the course I'm on, without me you can't travel on. What am I?
Think about a common route or path that people often follow, and consider the words "trail" and "union" in a more literal sense...
Railroad Tracks.
I fly in the air, But I am not always there. I cannot be touched, But I can be felt or held. Think very hard, But if you live near the equator, You may have a tough time seeing me. What am I?
"Look up to the sky, but think about the seasons..."
Your breath.
My first is in ocean but never in sea, my second's in wasp but never in bee. My third is in glider and also in flight, my whole is a creature that comes out at night. What am I?
Think about words that have multiple parts, and how each part might relate to the clues given...
An Owl.
They say the eyes are windows to your soul, But yet I had no soul, From time to time I always stand tall, An immortal, Nothing could move me, If I could, I would run as fast as I could, Feeling the wind carry me beneath my feet, But alas, I can not, The Medusa's Curse. What am I?
Here's a hint: Think about something that can be found in a statue...
A statue.
Everyone can hold me, but not in there hand, and not forever. What am I?
Think about something that people can "hold" or possess, but not physically grasp with their hands...
Your breath.
I am a protector. I sit on a bridge. One person can see right through me, while others wonder what I hide. What am I?
Think about a common structure found on bridges, and how its transparency can be perceived differently by people depending on their perspective...
Sunglasses.
I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I?
Think about a place where people often sit or relax...
A bank.
Sometimes I shine, sometimes I’m dull, sometimes I am big, and sometimes I am small. I can be pointy, I can be curved, and don't ask me questions because even though I'm sharp, I’m not smart enough to answer you. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a pencil case or a desk drawer...
A knife.
I am today. I am tomorrow. I am yesterday. I am next month, I am last month. What am I?
Think about a word that refers to a period of time, and is often used to describe the present, past, and future...
Time.
I'm in the book, but not on any leaf; I'm in the mouth, but not in lip or teeth; I'm in the atmosphere, but never in the air; I wait on every one, but never on a pair; I am with you wherever you may go; And every thing you do I'm sure to know; Though when you did it I should not be there, Yet when 'twas done, you'd find me in the chair. What am I?
Think about the words that are often associated with these locations, but not physically present in them...
The letter O.
My head bobs lazily in the sun. You think I'm cute, For my face is yellow, My hair is white, and my body is green. What am I?
Think about a common object you might find in a garden or a park, and how its appearance changes with the seasons...
A daisy.
I go up, I go down;I'm the present, I'm the past;My purpose is none other than for my kids to have fun.What am I?
Think about something you often find in a backyard or a playground, and its purpose is to bring joy to children...
A See-Saw.
I have 2 hands for only one use. I come In many different shapes. What am I?
Think about an object that serves a single purpose, yet its design can vary greatly, and it's something you might find in a kitchen or a workshop...
A clock.
I come out at night, I am nor human nor animal, I rarely eat I only drink, I can only be found at night, I will glow in sunlight. What am I?
"Think about something that's often found in the dark, but transforms when exposed to light..."
A vampire.
Many always do say that I am life. I occupy most part of the earth surface, yet I'm found in you. What am I?
Think about something that's essential for life, covers a significant portion of the Earth's surface, and is also present within every living being...
Water.
I may be right in front of you, And you will never know, But when I reveal myself your trust in me will go, And you will feel none apart from woe. What am I?
Think about something that's often hidden in plain sight, and when it's exposed, it can lead to feelings of betrayal and disappointment...
Betrayal.
I can be small as a mouse or as big as a whale, But no matter how big, I'm no burden to scales. You can fight me for practice, but you'll never win. I follow bright people, but I'm always dim. If you're needing a partner, I'm as keen to dance. But I know no move that doesn't copy your stance. What am I?
Think about something that can be found in various sizes, is often associated with competition or practice, and has a tendency to mimic or follow others...
A shadow.
A structure with two occupants, sometimes one, rarely three. Break the walls, eat the borders, then throw away me. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a table, and how it's often used and then discarded...
A peanut.
I am a common greeting said by many. If you take my last letter away I become a place. If you replace my first letter with another letter I become a verb. What am I?
Think about a greeting that is often used in informal settings, and consider a place that is often visited...
Hello.
I'm always with a group, but I do not blend in. What am I?
Think about a common scenario where you're surrounded by others, yet you still stand out...
An individual.
I am a homograph for something used to measure, the weakest in chess but strongest in checkers. Upon my head is a hat of great value. What am I?
Think about words with multiple meanings and consider the "head" reference literally...
A king.
Water on wind; Light, I rescind. What am I?
Think about something that can be blown away by the wind, and its presence can either reflect or block light...
A Cloud
I stand tall, sweet on the inside, and I wear a crown. What am I?
Think about a type of food that's often associated with celebrations and special occasions...
A Pineapple.
We both come together, But one comes first. What am I?
Think about a common sequence of events that often occur together, but one always precedes the other...
Twins.
I make the leaves green, I make the dirt brown, I make the blue birds blue, I make all of your dreams come true. What am I?
"Think about the magic that happens when you close your eyes and imagine..."
A box of crayons.
I'm on your phone. Sometimes I laugh. Sometimes I cry. I even flip you off from time to time. What am I?
Think about the emojis you use to express emotions in your texts and social media posts... 😉
An emoji.
I watch you sleep, I haunt you by day. You stare at me and saw nothing, but darkness. What am I?
Think about something that is always present, yet invisible, and is often associated with darkness...
Fear.
Add a g to my word and I disappear. What word am I ?
Think about a word that refers to a common, everyday thing that you might find in a room, and what happens when you add a "g" to the end of it...
One. When you add a g to one it becomes gone.
I come to you shattered and broken; And though not a word will be spoken; I will reveal to you, a world all anew; If you've the patience to make me unbroken. What am I?
"Think about something that's often fragmented, but when put together, reveals a new perspective or picture..."
A Jigsaw.
I peel to heal this pain I feel. What am I?
A band-aid for your emotional wounds?
"Sunburn" - Reasoning: Sunburn peels when healing, to get rid of damaged skin tissue. Thus, it peels to heal the pain of the sunburn.
I can provide a blessing, a curse, or clarity. I am always running, but I am stuck in a loop. And though I will rule you for most of your life, you will always look up to me. What am I?
Think about something that can have a profound impact on your life, influencing your decisions and emotions, yet remains constant and unchanging in its own nature...
"A Clock" - Reasoning: Seeing the time on a clock can bring you relief, (e.g. your work shift nearly being over), a curse, (e.g. how long you still have left of a work shift), or simple clarification of what time it is. A clock is always running but always returns to where it began, to repeat. Thus, it is stuck in a loop. And as punching at work, appointments, taking to children to daycare, watching a film at the cinema, et cetera, all require you to be at a place at a certain time, time, which you read on a clock, does rule your life. The only exception is when you do not have a schedule to keep. And traditionally, clocks are usually placed on a wall, above eye level, so many people can look at it to see the time
I have many purposes for everyone, maybe a home, maybe some fun. I grow really tall and live a long time but once I get too old I just fall down and die. What am I?
Think about something that serves multiple purposes, provides shelter, and can be a source of entertainment... and don't forget to consider its life cycle!
A tree.
Arrows are a part of me, but bows are not. You may enter, but not leave. You can't go in, but you can escape. What am I?
Think about a place where you can "escape" but not "leave", and where "arrows" are present, but not "bows"...
I am a computer keyboard! I have keys with arrows on them, an 'enter' key, as well as an 'escape' key. However, I do not have keys with bows on them, a 'go in' key, or a 'leave' key.
What can cut like a knife, sting like a bee, bite like a lion. Carry truth and lies but never move or speak. What are we?
Think about the power of words and how they can be used to both hurt and heal.
Words.
What goes up, but at the same time goes down, up to the sky and down to the ground, my present tense and my past tense too, lets go for a ride just me and you... what am I?
Think about something that changes direction, has a connection to time, and can be experienced with someone else...
A see-saw
I spread open my legs, slide the face between them, and put my bridge on the face's nose. What am I?
Think about a common, everyday object that you might find on a desk or table, and how its parts might be described in a clever, whimsical way...
A spectacle.
Every famine begins with me. Each fight I'll be the first you see. Though food can never come without, what forest fire beginnings are all about. Fears begin with me it is true, and when I come I'll bring flames for you. But with the hungry I wont be found. Yet with each new life I'll be around. What am I?
Think about the alphabet...
The letter F.
I have and ear but no head. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a table or desk, used for listening...
Corn!
I eat animals but I don't hunt or kill. What am I?
Think about something that consumes other living creatures, but not in a predatory sense...
A vulture.
I am not visible, tangible, or corrupt. I am genuine, given, and real. It takes three of these to figure out what is left. What am I?
Think about something that is abstract, yet essential in a specific context, and is often represented by a trio of entities that, when combined, reveal what's missing...
Right.
I start off red, then I am halved, and turn blue. I am then halved once again, and turn pink. What am I ?
Think about something you might find in a fruit bowl...
Australian notes (money) $20 note is red $10 note is blue And a $5 note is pink!
I am a contained world that you can shake but please don't drop me because I may break. What am I ?
Think about something you can hold in your hand, with contents that can be disturbed by shaking, but are fragile and might shatter if not handled carefully...
A snow globe.
I'm tall and thin and balanced on a ball. I am i upside down. People use me when I get excited. Mathematicians use me even when they aren't. What Am I?
Think about a symbol that is often written in a way that makes it look like it's balanced on a ball, and when you turn it upside down, it remains the same...
An exclamation point!
I sound like I am very cold, but I am usually served quite warm...even hot. Another fact about me is that I am often quite hot. What am I?
Think about a popular beverage that's often associated with winter, but is usually consumed at a warm or hot temperature...
Chili.
I can kill and heal you without touching you. What am I?
Think about something that can have a profound impact on your life, but doesn't require physical contact...
Time.
I stick so strongly, yet I am not sticky in the slightest. What am I?
Think about something that can bond or hold things together, but its surface itself doesn't have any adhesive properties...
A magnet.
I am black of eye and bright of hair. I fast in to the ground and follow my lord as he races around the world. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a horse...
I'm a Sunflower.
I am a window, I am a lamp, I am clouded, I am shining, and I am colored; set in white, I fill with water and overflow. I say much, but I have no words. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a face...
I am an eye.
I can run but cannot walk, everywhere you go I am already there. What am I?
Think about something that is always present in every location, yet it can "move" or "flow" quickly, but not in a walking sense...
Your nose.
I am never right. I am often mistaken for being true. I am deceptive and many people use me as an enemy disguised as a friend. What am I?
Think about something that is often taken at face value, but can be misleading or inaccurate, and is frequently used to manipulate or deceive others...
A lie.
I purge all that is evil and keep all that is true. Unless you speak, I can delete what you said. My usefulness has faded with the use of a pen. I am usually made of rubber, yet I am not a toy. I am both pink, and white, but also blue, or green. Do not forget me, as I can be your best friend. What am I?
Think about something you often find on a desk, used to correct mistakes, but has become less necessary with the advent of digital writing tools...
An eraser.
With a single eye and crooked nose, I belong where one does propose. I am at the end, a single clue, as to what is being asked of you. What am I?
Think about a specific object often associated with marriage proposals, and examine its design closely...
A question mark Note: can remove the last sentence to make it harder
Crack this riddle, take the prize; Cheat, and I shall know your lies; For I hide in your words, you see; A bond that begets your honesty. What am I?
Pay close attention to the words you choose to answer with, as they will be used against you...
Truth.
I can be given, I can be taken, but I can't be moved. What am I?
Think about something that can be exchanged or transferred between people, but its physical presence remains stationary...
A bath.
I can flutter and take your breath away. I can take a beating, but do not bruise. If I stopped you would be sure to lose. Everyday I am with you. What am I?
Think about something that is always with you, yet can be fragile and easily affected, but doesn't get physically hurt...
Your heart.
Round as a button, Deep as a well. If you want me to talk, You must first pull my tail. What am I?
Think about an object that you often find in a public place, and people frequently interact with it to get some information...
A bell.
I am a tale in children's minds. I keep their secrets and share them inside. I blur their thoughts into fantasies kept Like a canvas of art or a submarine depth. Though an illusion, occurs every night; I give them a fantasy, I give them a fright. Nor good or bad, but It's interesting to tell. What am I?
"Dreams are made of this..."
I am a dream.
I have endless make-overs but I never know my look. I can make any dull room bright. What am I?
Think about something that can change its appearance constantly, but doesn't have a self-awareness of its own look...
A painted wall.
I am strong as a rock but can be destroyed with one word. What am I?
Think about something that's unshakeable, yet vulnerable to a whispered secret...
Silence.
A blanket of crystals that covers all. Nothing can escape its fall. It will put you to sleep in a harsh way, and you will never again see the day It's on the earth always and forever, part of our lives leaving, never. Floats and falls like little butterflies. Catch them and they will surely die. What am I?
Here's a hint: Think about something that is present everywhere on Earth, is delicate yet can be deadly, and is often associated with winter.
Snow.
I sit here collecting dust, I can wait forever to open me and you will not be disappointed, I can make you laugh, cry, and sad, I contain all the knowledge of the world, let me take you to a faraway land. What am I?
Think about something that can evoke emotions, transport you to different places, and hold a vast amount of information, all while often being found in a dusty, forgotten state...
A book.
I have four characteristics, durability, divisibility, transportability, and non-counterfeitability. What am I?
Think about something you might find in your wallet or purse, something that's used every day, and has these four important qualities that make it trustworthy and useful...
Money.
My call, I pray, at dawn of day, Shall rest you from your slumber, With job all done, my song all sung, I'll sit on seat of lumber. What am I?
Think about something that makes a sound in the morning, helps people wake up, and is often found in a wooden object...
A Rooster.
You can't get rid of me. I'm a man-made catastrophe. I'm a silent killer, every day I grow bigger, I cost dollars and dollars, figures and figures. I'm in the water you drink, floating in the ocean I don't sink. I trap one, I trap two, how many can be saved by you? I'm the world's biggest problem, quick better solve me. What am I?
Think about something that's been created by humans, but has devastating consequences for the environment and our health. It's something you might not even notice is there, but it's affecting us all...
Plastic.
What is something that you have but you can't touch, you can change whenever you want and you use it every day but never have seen me? What am I?
Think about something that is intangible, yet constantly with you, and is used to shape your experiences and interactions...
Your mind.
I cannot be felt, seen or touched; Yet I can be found in everybody; My existence is always in debate, Yet I have my own style of music. What Am I?
"Think about something that is abstract, yet has a profound impact on individuals, and has been a topic of discussion and creativity throughout history..."
I am a soul.
When I take 5 and add 6, I get 11. But when I add 6 and 7, I get 1. What am I?
Think about a place where numbers are used to represent something other than quantity...
A clock.
In old age I'm lost, in trauma I'm tossed. What am I?
Think about something that's often forgotten or misplaced as people get older, and also something that can be disturbed or dislodged due to a sudden shock or accident...
Memories.
I can't see you, but you can see me. Stare at me too long and you'll get lazy. I have to be paid for so I'm not for free. What am I?
"Look closely at your daily routine, especially at work or school..."
A TV.
Not only am I powerful enough to hurt like no other, I also have the power to heal like no other, but just like everything else, I can break. Life would be impossible without me, but it's already near impossible to find me. What am I?
Think about something that can have a profound impact on our well-being, both positively and negatively, and is essential for human survival, yet is increasingly scarce in today's world...
True love.
I am not as they say, But I am in the way. I'm not the answer to the question, More an alternative suggestion. What am I?
Think about something you might see when searching for information, but it's not the information itself...
A lie.
I am you when not asleep; And where the sad come to weep. What am I?
Think about a word that refers to a part of yourself, but also has a different meaning when considering a place where people often go to express sorrow...
Awake.
I'm used for a lot of things, I'm used for flowers, plants, food and sometimes for decoration, I come in different colors and shapes and I break if you don't take care of me. What am I?
Think fragile, yet versatile...
I’m glass.
Golden treasures I contain, guarded by hundreds and thousands. Stored in a labyrinth where no man walks, yet men come often to seize my gold. By smoke, I am overcome and robbed, then left to build my treasure anew. What am I?
Think about a place where valuable resources are stored, but not in a typical sense, and the "hundreds and thousands" might not be what you expect...
A beehive.
I trap warmth, Spray forth ice and water, and slip through your fingers with ease What am I?
Think about something you might find in winter, that can be held in your hand, but is slippery to grasp...
Clouds.
I make what science believes to be fantasy become reality in the blink of an eye. Doctors consider me a cause of insanity if to much of me in your life is applied. When most age I began to disappear for as most age they apply more logic and reason to their thoughts. My biggest fear is to not get used and to be forgot. What am I?
Think about something that can make the impossible possible, but can also drive people crazy if they have too much of it. It's something that people often lose as they get older and become more rational...
Your Imagination.
When there is a fly near our food it is normally a pest. But when we see this fly near food it is often a welcome guest. What am I?
Think about a type of "fly" that is associated with food, but is not a living insect...
A butterfly.
I bring death with a mighty blow. I can ruin nations with a mighty hole. Many people may die. Many people will cry. A battle is won at least. In the end I can bring peace. What am I?
Think about something that can cause massive destruction, but is also a crucial element in resolving conflicts...
War.
I am both a killer and a savior, it depends on those who wield me. I will bring you from deep water to the shallows, or maybe I could be the one who will hang you in the gallows. What am I?
Think about an object that can be used for both rescue and punishment, and is often associated with water and rope...
A rope.
I feel your every thought. I feel your every move. I'm with you from birth and I'll see you rot. What am I?
You're looking for something that's always with you, from the moment you're born, and will stay with you until the end. Think about something that's closely tied to your existence, something that's always "feeling" your emotions and movements...
Your reflection.
You can see me in a mirror, see me in a picture, and can even spot me in nature. What am I?
"Think about something that reflects or is reflected, and is often captured or represented in various forms..."
Beauty.
I can carry you around; you can carry me as well; not a living thing, yet, I run faster than as you do but not without your help. I have as many legs and hands as every man has; round are my legs: one before and the other behind. The cycle is never out of my name. What am I?
Think about an object that you often use for transportation, has a circular shape, and needs your help to move quickly.
Bicycle.
All have tried to catch me, none have kept me! What am I?
Think about something that is elusive and fleeting, something that people often try to grasp or hold onto, but ultimately slips away...
Satisfaction.
I get shorter as I get older. What am I?
Think about something that has a measurable length, but decreases over time, especially as it's used or consumed...
A candle.
My author's uncertain yet my title's the same, I contain random text yet order's my aim. Read me one day and see my pages are totally bare. Try again another day and the words will be there. I'm not a book of magic although it may sound, I can predict the future, and inside, your life can be found. Move my eye, I become involved in lactic extraction. But that's just a clue, a minor distraction. What am I?
Pay attention to the objects you use daily, especially ones that can change their "content" or "pages" over time, and have a "title" that remains the same.
A diary.
I am related to the water, but I am not wet. I am related to a shadow, but I am multi-colored. I am an illusion, but I show what is real. What am I?
"Think about something that appears in the air when the sun meets water, and its beauty is often admired..."
A mirror!
I cut through evil like a double-edged sword, And chaos flees at my approach. Balance I single-handedly upraise, Through battles fought with heart and mind, Instead of with my gaze. What am I?
Think about a concept that brings order and stability, rather than a physical entity.
I am justice!
I play on a diamond, I play fair, I always get dirty, And then I run home. What am I?
Think about a sport that's played on a diamond-shaped field, where players often get dirty and run towards a specific destination...
A Baseball Player.
You need me to see me, I can be quite pretty; I come in different shades, But no shapes or sizes; What am I?
Think about something that is often admired for its beauty, and its appearance can vary in tone, but not in form or dimension...
An eye.
I bend but I never break. What am I?
Think about something that can change its shape or direction without losing its integrity...
Light.
Face with a tree, skin like the sea. A great beast I am, yet vermin frightens me. What am I?
Think about an animal that has a "face" or a distinctive feature resembling a tree, and its skin is reminiscent of the sea. Also, consider what kind of "vermin" might scare a large and powerful creature...
An Elephant.
To cross the water I'm the way, For water I'm above: I touch it not and, truth to say, I neither swim nor move. What am I?
Think about something that allows you to cross over water, but doesn't actually touch the water itself...
I am a bridge, to help you cross.
Adored by few, Feared and hated by many. Mistress of the entire universal reason, Master in the art of numbers. Some may have solved many of your mysteries, But there still much of them to find. What are they?
Think about a field of study that is often revered by some, but intimidated or disliked by others, and is deeply connected to the underlying principles of the universe...
Mathematics.
I am the center of gravity, hold a capital situation in Vienna, and as I am foremost in every victory, am allowed by all to be invaluable. Though I am invisible, I am clearly seen in the midst of a river. I could name three who are in love with me and have three associates in vice. It is vain that you seek me for I have long been in heaven yet even now lie embalmed in the grave. What am I?
"Think about a concept, not a physical object, and consider the multiple meanings of the words used in the riddle, especially those that can be interpreted as both literal and figurative."
The letter V.
I leave every time you say my name. What am I?
Think about the sound of your voice when you say a word...
Silence.
You longed for me when I was away, and you were terrified when I came. I free you from boredom and make your blood flow, but also expose your life to the drawbridge. You will have a racing heartbeat, a short breath because of my arrival, and you will feel tired because of my departure. What am I?
Think about something that people often look forward to, but can also be intimidating or overwhelming when it arrives. It's something that can bring excitement and energy, but also exhaustion.
Danger.
Made of ten but two are we. Five apart and we are weak. Five together havoc wreak. What am I
"Think about something that has ten parts, but is often referred to in terms of two. The key to this riddle lies in the way these parts are arranged..."
Fists.
I cover what's real, hide what is true, but sometimes bring out the courage in you. What am I?
"Think about something you wear that can conceal your true self, but also give you confidence to take risks..."
Makeup.
I am a word of three syllables, each of which is a word; my first is an article in common use; my second, an animal of uncommon intelligence; my third, though not an animal, is used in carrying burdens. My whole is a useful art. What am I?
Think about a type of skill or craft that involves carrying or holding things, and pay close attention to the words that make up the description - they might be more literal than you think!
Pen-man-ship.
You serve me but never eat me. What am I?
Think about something that assists or provides a service to people, but doesn't have the ability to consume or eat anything itself...
A tennis ball.
I have a foot, yet no legs. I have a house yet no furniture. I choose to be on the move, but moving isn't so easy. What am I?
Think about something that has a "foot" or a base, but not legs, and has a "house" or a container, but not furniture. Also, consider what it means to be "on the move" but still have difficulty moving. Look to the natural world for your answer.
I am a snail.
People who can't see me never aspire, and people who feel me don't want to lose. I fit for a person, but not for a group. I was born into one's consciousness, and I was repressed into rules and order. If a person wants to get me, he has to abandon the views of others and find his true self. I endure, I don't die forever, because there will always be person willing to follow my trail. What am I?
Think about something that is deeply personal and individual, yet often influenced by the opinions of others. It's something that can be lost or found, and its existence is closely tied to one's sense of identity.
Freedom.
To form me, time is the foundation, it's difficult to break me from the outside, but I'll break as long as you touch from the inside. What am I?
Think about something that is built over time, has a hard outer shell, but is fragile and vulnerable to internal influences...
Trust.
Play my music, if you dare. Turn my crank, although I'm square. Stand back, or get a scare, when you see my surprising glare. What am I?
Think about something that produces music, has a crank, and can be square in shape... but also has a surprising and potentially startling effect when activated!
Jack-in-the-Box.
I have legs, but won't walk A mouth that will not talk Woodland home, lost to me Stabled now, in nursery Made to move, but must stay You won't hear me say nay. What am I?
Think about a object that is often found in a woodland setting, but is now commonly found in a nursery, and is made to move, but is restricted from doing so...
A rocking horse.
My traces are everywhere, day or night. My enemies can drive me away, but they can't kill me,and sometimes, it makes me. I make some people feel fear, others feel serenity. I came when you closed your eyes, I can make you have eyes but not see, but you must not want to leave me forever. I can devour everything. What am I?
"Think about something that is always present, yet can be chased away, and is often associated with strong emotions. It's not a living thing, but it can have a profound impact on how we perceive the world."
Darkness.
I am a word of five letters. Take away my first and I am the name of what adorns the estate of many of the nobility of England. Take away my first and second, and I am the name of a place where all the world was once congregated. Take away my last, and I am the name of a beautiful mineral. Take away my two last, and I am the name of a fashionable place of resort. I am small in stature but capable of doing a great deal of mischief, as I once did in London in the year 1666. What word am I?
Hint: Think about a word that is associated with fire...
Spark.
I am a shadow during the night but during the day I'm a well Respected Figure. What am I?
Think about something that is often associated with darkness and obscurity at night, but is revered and admired during the day...
A Vigilante. (Batman is also an acceptable answer)
I came to prominence in the world during a time of trouble. I brought people together but helped keep them apart. I sound like I should go fast, but I am well known for taking too long to finish. What am I?
Think about a mode of communication that emerged during a time of global crisis, facilitated connection while maintaining physical distance, and has a name that suggests speed but is often associated with delay...
A Zoom meeting.
I'm already old when I'm born, and become young when I die, and I’m brightest in middle age. What am I?
Think about something that has a lifespan, and its characteristics change over time, with a notable peak in the middle...
A star! Also acceptable: the sun.
I have hands that wave at you, though I never say goodbye. It's cool for you to be with me, especially when I say, "HI." What am I?
Think about a common object you might find in a public place, often with a display screen, and consider how its "hands" and "HI" might be related...
An electric fan.
I build up castles. I tear down mountains. I make some men blind, I help others to see. What am I?
Think about something that can be used to create grand structures, yet also has the power to destroy or alter the natural landscape... and has a profound impact on human perception.
Sand.
If you say my name I am no more. What am I?
"Think about something that ceases to exist the moment it's spoken out loud..."
I am Silence. You are silent until u speak. When you say silence you break it. Therefore, silence does not exist when you say "it's" name.
My body has a dozen heads or more, My tails don't wag when you walk in the door. Count the ways you can hold me tight, Or use me for a special night! What Am I?
Think about something you might find in a party or celebration, and consider the multiple ways it can be held or used...
A piggy bank.
Where man is, there I am I'm natural, man makes me I'm a shield, a weapon I enchain to release A stable foundation Though ever-evolving My body is quite vast Though I'm not physical I have many branches I'm not a tree or plant No guesses, you know me now No mercy, if you are wrong What am I?
Think about something that is inherently connected to human existence, yet is not a living thing, and has a dual nature that can be both protective and restrictive...
Law.
Round I start, yet no shape have I. Allow me to breathe, and my life will die. The older I grow, the more sought after I become. You will feel much better when I am done. What am I?
Think about something that begins with a circular motion, but doesn't necessarily have a fixed shape. It needs "breathing room" to exist, but if it's allowed to "breathe" too much, it will disappear. As it ages, it becomes more desirable, and its completion brings a sense of relief...
A bottle of wine.
My first is in wield, sever bones and marrow. My second is in blade, forged in cold steel. My third is in arbalest, and also in arrows. My fourth is in power, plunged through a shield. My fifth is in honour, and also in vows My last will put an end to it all. What am I?
"Think about the different parts of a medieval weapon, and how each part can be related to a word that fits the description..."
A weapon!
I can carry many though I have no body; I can often be weak but am hard to kill; I shine brighter than any light but you cannot see me; I sing the sweetest music but you cannot hear me; I can bring warmth to anyone no matter how cold it gets. What am I?
Think about something that can be felt, but not seen, and is often associated with emotions and sensations...
I am hope.
Touch me and you touch no more. Use me and it's less of a chore. Stretch me when you're saving a life but leave me if it's warm outside. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a first aid kit, but also something you might not want to use on a hot summer day...
A glove.
You feel me sometimes, but I never appear in new things. Joy and excitement are definitely my antidote, and sadness and pain are effective ways to drive me away. What am I?
Think about emotions and how they can change your physical sensations...
I'm bored.
My first is twice in apple but not once in tart. My second is in liver but not in heart. My third is in giant and also in ghost. Whole I'm best when I am roast. What am I?
Think about the words "apple", "tart", "liver", "heart", "giant", and "ghost"... What do they all have in common? They're all nouns, and they all relate to a specific category of things. The answer is something you might find in these things...
The word Pig.
As small as your thumb, I am light in the air. You may hear me before you see me, but trust that I'm here. What am I?
"Listen carefully, for the answer is often silent until it's triggered..."
A hummingbird
People who want to get rid of me forever, there are dreamers, there are ignorant people; people who are happy to greet me, there are indifferent people, there are crazy people; most people fear me, but I will come eventually. What am I?
"Think about something that is inevitable, yet people have different attitudes towards it..."
Death.
Even if you don't love me, you probably like me a little bit. Your friends probably feel the same way about me, but I might still drive them away if we spend too much time together. I know I've made you cry, but I never meant to hurt you. Anyway, it should be me who cries. You know how thin-skinned I am. Who am I?
Think about something that is often present in people's lives, can evoke strong emotions, and is known for being sensitive or "thin-skinned" in a figurative sense.
An onion.
I am the tool, for inspiring many. Buy me in the store, for not much more than a penny. Don't overuse me, or my usefulness will go, what am I? Do you know?
Think about something that sparks creativity, is very affordable, and can lose its effectiveness if used excessively...
An inkpen.
Fire is often maintained above me, and if you remove my first letter, you will find the home shared by everyone you have ever known. What am I?
Think about a common household item that's often found near a fire, and a word that changes meaning when you remove its first letter, leading to a universal concept that connects us all...
A Hearth.
I'm pleasing to the eye A tool for many absent of mind A tapestry of fickle lies Blind to even the most pensive spies I'm often the breeder of fervent lust But I am by far one you shouldn't trust. What am I?
"Think about something that is visually appealing, yet can be misleading and untrustworthy, often influencing people's desires and perceptions..."
Appearance.
I have two hands, sometimes three; I have no mouth, but I tell you something. What am I?
Think about an object that can display time...
An analog clock or watch.
I am a thing that you can eat, drink, and use to start a fire. What am I?
Think about something that can be consumed, quenches thirst, and has a fiery connection... Look to the kitchen and the campsite for inspiration!
Coconut. You can eat the coconut meat, drink the coconut milk, and use the coconut husk to start a fire.
I am the runner, The pencils the chaser. I eat up the lead, I choke on the eraser. When I am done, I become another one, To be used again. I am white And blank as well. I can be folded, Into a bell. My corners are cut perfectly, My lines are straight and blue. Me having black marks or not, Fully depends on you. What am I?
Think about something you use to write or draw on, and how it interacts with pencils and erasers...
I Am Paper.