Sometimes I am loud and viewed with distaste. Poke out my eye, then I'm on the front of your face. What am I?
Think about something that can be annoying or unpleasant when it's loud, but becomes a common and familiar sight when a certain part of it is "poked out"...
A noise, remove the "eye" aka "i" and you get a nose.
I'm always hungry, I'll always eat; Turn to feed me, And see I keep my food pointy and neat. What am I?
Think about something you use every day, and its purpose is to hold something sharp and pointed...
A pencil sharpener.
My first is a part of the day, My last a conductor of light, My whole to take measure of time, Is useful by day and by night. What am I?
Think about an object that helps us keep track of time, and its individual parts have distinct connections to the concepts mentioned in the riddle...
An Hour-glass.
My host thinks I'm an irritation, a bother, a pain. But he can't evict me, so here I will remain. Then one day I'm taken and ranked among my peers. Can you guess just what I am? Then you might call me dear.
Think about something that is often unwanted, but cannot be removed, and is later sorted and categorized with others like it, earning a new level of appreciation.
I am a Pearl.
I'm alive and I die. When cut, I bleed I do not fear the seasons. I make my home above yet below the land. I'm a friend to man and beastie, yet hunted by both. My bones are always within sight. What am I?
Think about something that's often associated with life and growth, but can also wither and "die" when its resources are depleted. The "bleeding" part might be a bit more literal than you expect...
A Tree.
I can bring power, money, connections, repute, and admiration, but I'm useless in the face of love and friendship. Treat others with me, and you'll avoid heartbreak, but you'll also gain endless loneliness. What am I?
"Think about something that can bring you prestige and advantages in life, but can also serve as a barrier to genuine relationships."
Disguise.
I belong in a gallery, but add one letter I belong in a racetrack. What am I?
Think about a word that's associated with art, but with a slight modification, it becomes a term related to speed and competition. The added letter changes the scene from calm and quiet to fast and furious!
Kart.
Two of me become one, a union so true. I am transparent and pure, a liquid so clear. Quenching thirst, a gift without fear. What am I?
Think about something that can combine with itself to form a single entity, and is often associated with clarity, purity, and refreshment.
A water drop.
Three eye's have I, all in a row. When red, all freeze. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a road or a highway...
A stoplight.
I'm big, I'm comfortable, but most of all I'm oh, so lazy. I have two arms, but only one foot. What am I?
Think about a piece of furniture that's designed for relaxation, and its unusual "foot" might just give it away...
A lazy boy recliner.
Very few men have ever been here, But one man has been for thousands of years. What am I?
Think about a place that's not easily accessible to humans, yet has a historical significance that spans thousands of years...
The moon.
You use me for my name, I'm not a breeze to tame, I'm fastest when I'm full and when it's cheap it sounds the same. You'll spot a nest near me (although I'm not a tree), the sea is fore, the sea is aft, it's all around, you see. What am I?
Pay attention to the words that sound the same when "it's cheap"... think about a mode of transportation that's associated with speed and the sea.
A sail.
My second is performed by my first, and, it is thought, a thief by the marks of my whole might be caught. What am I?
Think about something you might find at a crime scene, and how it's created...
A Footstep.
From house to house he goes, A messenger small and slight. And whether it rains or snows, He sleeps outside at night. What am I?
Think about something that travels between houses, is small in size, and can withstand various weather conditions...
A Street or Road.
Stronger than any beast, Rougher than any sea. Steadier than a favorable wind, and of me none shall be free. What am I?
Think about something that is often associated with power, turmoil, and inevitability...
I am Earth.
I am as long as 10 people standing on each other. I am as strong as 10 people's strength. Yet, a little boy can just walk over me. What am I?
Think about something that can be measured in terms of length and strength, but is also fragile and can be easily traversed...
A rope.
I am big and small, I am everywhere and I can fly. What am I?
Think about something that can be massive in one form, yet tiny in another, and is omnipresent in our daily lives...
Clouds.
I'll take you. I'll take two, once I'm taken by you. You lose. I'm chance, a devil of a dance, climbing a tree, the very next branch. I'm unforgiving, fast-lane living, quite a soul gripping. For once I have you, I won’t leave your mind. And I'm not at all kind. I'll break your home, the bank I'll comb, until you're left with nothing, all alone. The highs and the lows, the deception, and woes, why'd you bet your own toes? I’m greedy, if I’m to be believed, I'm a need that will crush you until you cannot breathe. What am I?
You're being tempted by a sly and cunning foe... Think about something that can be gambled with, and can lead to a downward spiral of losses and troubles.
Gambling.
I was here and now I’m not. What am I?
"Think about something that can be present in a specific moment, but its presence is fleeting..."
Gone.
I am everything to somone but nothing to everyone else. What am I?
"Think about a special bond between two people, and a word that can have very different meanings depending on the context..."
The mind.
I'm a killing machine used again and again; I bend a little, but way less than my friend; For many years I was number one, But I've been replaced by my modern son. What am I?
Think about something that's been used for a long time, especially in the past, to accomplish a certain task, and has since been replaced by a newer, more efficient version...
An arrow
I'm behind you, In front of you, And all around. What am I?
Think about your surroundings and the one thing that is always present, no matter where you are...
Space.
I know a place where fellows go without a shoe or stocking. And no one tells them, "Go away!" Or thinks their costume is shocking. Each year I spend much of my time In that delightful place, And while I'm there, they don’t expect a boy to wash his face. What am I?
Think about a place where people often go to have fun, and where dress codes are relaxed...
A bed.
I can come in many forms, pictures, sentences, and even more. I'm easy to some and hard to many. What am I?
Think about something that can be expressed in different ways, yet its meaning can be understood by some people quickly, while others might struggle to grasp it...
A Riddle.
I Am Seen As A Liar, When The Situation Is Dire, But The Fruits Of My Labor, Is Enough To Make Anyone Waver. I Can Be Something To Fear, Or Something You Want Near. Any Way You Look At Me, I Am Something That You All Need. What Am I?
Think about something that is often doubted or mistrusted in difficult situations, but ultimately provides benefits that are hard to resist, and is essential for everyone's well-being.
The truth.
I was born in the year 1919 and just died yesterday. What am I?
Think about something that can be "born" and "die" in a more abstract sense, and consider the significance of the specific year 1919...
A Liar
I'm the motivation to live for some people, the source of pain for some people. Without me, you'll fall into the abyss; with me, you'll have courage. What am I?
Think about something that can inspire hope and drive in some, while causing fear and anxiety in others. It's often associated with a sense of risk and uncertainty, but also with the potential for great reward.
I am "hope".
Stealthy as a shadow in the dead of night, Cunning but affectionate if given a bite. Never owned but often loved. At my sport considered cruel, But that's because you never know me at all. What am I?
Think about something that is often misunderstood or judged based on its actions, but has a softer side to it...
A cat.
Weight in my belly, Trees on my back, Nails in my ribs, Feet I do lack. What am I?
Think about an object that's often found outdoors, and its various parts are reminiscent of the words mentioned in the riddle...
A ship.
I can fly without wings I can cry without eyes. What am I?
Think about something that can move quickly through the air, yet doesn't have wings, and can also express sadness or pain, but doesn't have eyes...
A cloud.
I can come alone or in a chain. Both are special in their own way. My appearance can be unexpected or expected. What am I?
Think about something that can be a singular, unique event, but also a series of connected events, and how its occurrence can be either surprising or anticipated...
A (Chain) Reaction.
I hang around all day and night keeping you safe. I might have only one arm, but it is very strong. Nevertheless, I can defend you and everything you care about without moving a muscle. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a wall or a door, that provides protection and security...
A padlock.
I am the shortest complete sentence in the English language. What am I?
Think about the fewest words needed to form a grammatically correct sentence...
I am.
I'm a seed that's underground. Many like to spread me around. But my family it's said is quite insane. And if you've a low I.Q. you've this kind of brain. Eat me raw and I'll make you sick. Eat too much and your tongue will stick. What am I?
Think about a common ingredient often used in cooking, especially in savory dishes, that's also known for its strong flavor and potential health effects if consumed excessively...
A peanut.
A house 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 its "occupants" and "borders" relate to its purpose and composition.
A Peanut.
When you stare at me u see a you in reverse. What am I?
Look in the mirror!
A mirror.
I can be with you every day but I will leave you when you're gone. What am I?
Think about something that accompanies you throughout your life, but disappears when your life ends...
Your soul because your soul will be in your body while your alive but it will leave your going when your dead.
If I'm walking, then I must be running. However, if I'm running, I may be walking. What am I?
Think about a common mode of transportation that involves both walking and running, but not in the classical sense...
A Treadmill.
I'm done to boats, to cargo, to loads; When indoors I'm, in a way, a narrow road. What am I?
Think about a feature that is commonly found on boats, but also has a different purpose when you're inside a building...
Haul / Hall
I am a body part. I am same when spelled forward and backward. What am I?
Think about a body part that is symmetrical...
Rotator.
My dress is tranquil when I tread the earth, or dwell at home, or drift on the water. Sometimes my wings and this wide sky lift me over the dwellings of men, and then strong clouds carry me over the people. My ornaments echo loudly and melodiously, Illustriously sing when I am not near the earth and stream, a sailing spirit. What am I?
"Think about something that can move through different environments (land, home, water, air) and makes a beautiful sound when it's not grounded..."
A swan.
I'm red and I can be green or yellow, what am I?
Think about something you might find in a garden or a fruit stand...
An apple.
I have no eyes, no legs or ears, and I help move the earth. What am I?
Think about something that plays a crucial role in shaping our planet's surface, yet doesn't possess any senses or physical limbs...
A worm.
I am a food, I have only three letters in my name; Leave the first, I still sound the same. What am I?
Think about a type of food that is often eaten for breakfast, and pay attention to its name's pronunciation when you remove the first letter...
Pea
Crunchy, soft, and milky sweet. Bueno, luvit, and Golden tree. You can't say no, that's a difficult feat. But take too much and you harm your teeth. What am I?
Think about treats that are popular around the world, with different textures and flavors, and are often associated with pleasure, but can also have negative consequences if consumed excessively...
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I am served at a table, In gatherings of two or four. Served small, white and round. You'll love some, And that's part of the fun. What am I?
Think about a common food item that's often served at social gatherings, like parties or meals with friends and family. The key word to focus on is "some" in the last line of the riddle...
Ping-pong balls.
I'm never boring, always new and attractive, there is no right or wrong. I guide you to find the meaning of life and give meaning to your life. What am I?
Think about something that's constantly evolving, open to interpretation, and helps you discover your purpose...
Knowledge.
I am typically feared by both women and men. I often come for the old, but also for some young people who are very ill. Many will fight me in vain, and many others live in denial of me. Those who embrace me will lose their fear of me, but they will lose something of themselves in the process. What am I?
Think about something that is often associated with the end of life, but can also strike unexpectedly, and is often met with resistance or avoidance...
Baldness. (Note that 'death' doesn't fit the last clue. Those who embrace death lose ALL of themselves. Those who shave their head just lose something of themselves. Also, death ALWAYS comes for the old eventually, not just 'often'.)
How you describe me is what I am. Poets might hate me, but sailors should love me. I can't give them the sea, but only something that sounds like it. What am I?
Think about a word that is a homophone for "sea" and is often used in poetry and navigation...
An orange. (Note: orange doesn't rhyme with anything, and it gives sailors vitamin C (a homophone of sea))
I have a heart that doesn't beat, a mouth that doesn't speak, and a head that doesn't think. What am I?
Think of something you might find on a desk or in a office supply closet...
An artichoke.
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 both create and destroy, and is often associated with clarity and obscurity...
Sand.
I talk, but I do not speak my mind I hear words, but I do not listen to thoughts When I wake, all see me When I sleep, all hear me Many heads are on my shoulders Many hands are at my feet The strongest steel cannot break my visage But the softest whisper can destroy me The quietest whimper can be heard. What am I?
Pay attention to the contrast between "wake" and "sleep" in the riddle, and think about something that is visible to all when it's "awake", but is heard by all when it's "asleep".
An Actor.
The more of me you put on, the more you can remove. I come in many forms, but I'm generally liquid up high and solid down below. If you avoid me, I won't care, but others will. What am I?
Think about something you might wear or apply to your body, and how it can be affected by temperature changes...
Soap.
Hold the tail, While I fish for you. What am I?
You're likely to find me near water, and I'm often used to catch something...
A net.
Part carbon, part water, I am poison to the fishes. Many have falsely claimed my name, for I am the pause that refreshes. What am I?
Think about a common drink that people often consume, and pay attention to its chemical composition and advertising slogans.
I am Soda Pop!
Though liquid in nature, don't push me too far; for then I will break, and the damage may scar. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a fragile container, and handle with care...
Glass.
I was developed during the Manhattan Project. I was conceived by Einstein, and built by a team led by Robert Oppenheimer, in Los Alamos, New Mexico. I was built in 1942. The U.S. was the first to develop me, with the help of German, Italian, and American scientists. I work by converting mass to energy, by splitting Uranium with Neutrons, which creates fission. This creates an explosion. My explosion is the release of nuclear energy. There are four parts to my explosion 1) the blast wave, 2) the thermal radiation, 3) initial nuclear radiation, and 4) residual nuclear radiation. As a single explosion, I destroyed more lives and property and injured more people, than any other explosion during all of World War II. What am I?
"Think big, think powerful, think destructive... and think atomic."
I Am The Atomic Bomb.
Ten Men's Strength, Ten Men's Length, Ten Men can't break it, Yet a young boy walks off with it What am I?
Think about something that can be measured in terms of strength and length, but is also fragile and can be easily carried away...
A rope.
I am an object. Use fractions to figure this out. If you take away the whole of me, I get bigger. What am I?
Think about a concept in math where removing the whole (1) from a fraction makes it larger...
A donut.
My family is known to be crazy; I'm good when I'm alone and when spread I am amazing; It's a matter of taste; I'm good for your health, bad for your waist. What am I?
Think about a type of food that's often associated with family gatherings and celebrations, but can also be enjoyed on its own...
Peanut
When you open me I make a sound. When you close me i make a thud. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a room, often used to store things, and the sounds it makes when you interact with it...
A door!
I am round, I am sharp, I am small, I am big, I exist, then I don't. What am I?
Think about something that can change its size and shape, and its existence is fleeting, yet it's a common, everyday object...
The Moon. It's round when it's full, it's sharp when it's a crescent, its size can vary depending upon its phase, and it's gone when it's a new moon.
I'm a spy but I have no eye. I bake a nice pie but I have no tongue. I float downward but everything goes up. What am I?
Think about something that can be found in the kitchen, but isn't a living thing...
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A red cap on my head, A stone in my throat, you tell me the answer, I'll give you a Groat. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a fireplace...
I am a cherry.
I am, in truth, a yellow fork From tables in the sky By inadvertent fingers dropped The awful cutlery. Of mansions never quite disclosed And never quite concealed The apparatus of the dark To ignorance revealed. What am I?
"Think about something that's often associated with the sky, and can be seen as a dark or ominous presence, but is also something that can be found on tables..."
I am lightning.
I exist, but have no material form. I am made of numbers, but appear square. I build upon other of my own, but do not topple down. I sit still and do nothing, but I'm still useful. What am I?
Think about something that is abstract, yet has a structured organization, and is often represented in a grid-like format...
Minecraft Blocks.
Which of the men is so prudent and wise as to say who drives me on my path, when I rise up strong, at times severe, powerfully prominent, sometimes vengeful, I travel throughout the land, burn houses. Smoke rises, grey over rooftops. The trees on earth shall be, the violent death of men, when I shake the woods, the flowering forests, fell tall trees, roofed with rain, by the highest powers, driven in my wandering, widely sent; I have on my back what once covered men, body, and soul, both in water. Say who covers me, or how I am called, that bears that burden. What am I?
"Think about a force of nature that can be both creative and destructive, and is often associated with power, strength, and transformation. The answer is not a living thing, but it can have a profound impact on the natural world and human societies."
A violent storm.
Of all vegetables, only two can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. What are the only two perennial vegetables?
Think about the veggies you often find in grandma's backyard, and the ones that come back year after year without needing to be replanted...
Asparagus and rhubarb.
I'm done with a hand, one at a time; A motion to make words, but not to make lines; I'm known as correct, and as a way, in a way; And even if you don't take me away, none of me would be left. What am I?
Think about an action you perform with your hand that helps you communicate, but isn't about drawing or writing.
Write/Right
Close to the words of life stay I, But I wither, wane, and dry. What am I?
Think about something often found near a book that contains "words of life", but is fragile and can deteriorate over time...
A Bible-pressed flower.
My first is not bent around. My second means "lift her up" or "cut her to the ground." What am I?
Think about words that have multiple meanings, and consider the idea that the "her" in the hint might not be a person...
A straight razor.
I am a holiday, of course, celebrated in December, I am celebrated until New Year, People who celebrate me are considered Evil by many Religions, what am I?
"Think of a winter holiday that's often associated with darkness, magic, and merriment, but is viewed with suspicion by some religious groups..."
I am Yule!
I have two rings. I move by request. If the mixture is not right, I just sit at rest. What am I?
You're likely to find me in a kitchen, and my "rings" are crucial to my function...
I am a Piston.
Ripped from my mother's womb, Beaten and burned, I become a blood-thirsty slayer. What am I?
Think about a common, everyday object that undergoes a transformative process, involving heat and force, to become something capable of "harming" or "cutting" others.
Iron ore.
My head and tail both equal are, My middle slender as a bee. Whether I stand on head or heel Is quite the same to you or me. But if my head should be cut off, The matter's true, though passing strange Directly I to nothing change. What Am I?
Think about something you use every day, something that has a head, a tail, and a middle, and its functionality doesn't change even if its "head" is removed...
The figure eight.
I am at the beginning of all things. I am at the end of eternity. There is but one path from my beginning to my end. My whole embodies indifference. What am I?
Think about a concept that has a clear starting point, an ultimate endpoint, and a singular progression from start to finish, while also representing a state of neutrality or impartiality.
I am Apathy!
I am filled with hotness. I don't mind how hot water is. What am I?
Think about a common household item that's designed to hold hot water, and its purpose is to...
A hot water bottle.
I sound a color, But that's the old me; I grow near the water; I'm what your doing. What am I?
Think about a word that has changed its meaning over time, and its old meaning is related to a color. Also, consider an activity you're doing right now...
Read/Reed
My name starts with "rain" and ends with the first letter of my name. I get mistaken for other things a lot. I am usually present in children's stories. I am usually flying in mid-air too. What am I?
Think about something often depicted in whimsical, fantastical settings, like children's stories, and is frequently misidentified or confused with similar things...
Santa's reindeer.
Black and Blue. Red and Green. Yellow and Blue. Green and Grey. I am all colours. You can try to get close to me, but you can't escape my vision. If you get greedy, you will try to take your colours for yourself, but before you know it, I will be eating you for lunch. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a table, and how it relates to the colors mentioned...
A Chameleon.
In shadows it dances, in daylight, it gleams, Found in the echoes of both waking and dreams. It lingers in whispers, a secret untold, In the tapestry of tales, its threads unfold. It weaves through the chapters of joy and despair, A silent companion in the heart’s deep lair. From the mountain’s proud peak to the valley so low, It flows with the rivers that steadily grow. It’s sung in the songs of the ages gone by, A constant companion, though silent, oh my! What am I?
"Listen to the silence..."
The letter R.
When young, I am sweet in the sun. When middle-aged, I make you gay. When old, I am valued more than ever. What am I?
Think about something that changes its purpose or characteristic as it ages, and its uses are often associated with pleasant emotions or experiences.
Wine.
One way I'm loose, one way I'm tight; Out with left, in with right. What am I?
Think about something you use every day, that has a specific way of being turned or moved, and its "looseness" or "tightness" depends on the direction of that movement...
Screw/Screwdriver.
My full powers come when my makers are dead; I await a heavy hat to put on my head. What am I?
Think about an object that's often associated with mourning or respect, and is typically placed on top of something else...
Prince.
Riddle me this. I am humble in my greetings, but forget my whole and you are sure to find hell. What am I?
Think about a common phrase people use when greeting each other, and how removing a single word from that phrase can lead to a very different and ominous outcome...
Hello.
A box without hinges, key or lid, Yet golden treasure inside is hid. What am I?
Think about something you might find in nature, often associated with wealth and value, that has a hard outer layer and a precious inner content.
An egg.
You will find me with four legs, but no hair. People ride me for hours, but I don't go anywhere. Without needing to be tugged, jerked or turned on, I always manage to be ready for work. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a recreational room or a game room...
A desk.
I am not found on any ground,But always in the air; Though charged each cloud with thunder loud, You can not find me there. Now, if from France you choose to dance Your way just into Spain, I there am seen, and near the queen, In hail, in mist, and rain. What am I?
Think about something that is always present in the air, yet not physically found on the ground, and is closely associated with weather phenomena...
The letter I.
I come across as flat, But theirs more to me than my surface; You climb my moutains from top to bottom, And fall from bottom to top. What am I?
Think about something you read every day, and consider the journey your eyes take when reading it...
Ocean
Pregnant every time you see her, yet she never will give birth. What is she?
Think about a common, everyday object that you might see frequently, especially in a public place...
Full moon.
When young, I am sweet in the sun. When middle-aged, I make you gay. When old, I am valued more than ever. What am I?
Think about something that changes its purpose or characteristic as it ages, and is often associated with emotions or celebrations...
Wine
Roses are red, Violets are blue; And I'm forever saying: I love you. What am I?
Think about a specific object that is often associated with expressing love and romance...
A Valentine.
I can run but not walk. Whereever I go, thought follows me close behind?
Think about something that can "move" or "flow" quickly, but can't take slow, deliberate steps...
A nose.
What is the noblest musical instrument?
The answer is often found in the instrument's name...
An upright piano.
I have four legs but no tail. Usually I am heard only at night. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a bedroom, and the sound it makes when people are asleep...
A Frog.
What animal would you get crossed a duck, a beaver, and an otter?
Think about the characteristics that make each of these animals unique, and how they might combine to create a new, fictional creature...
A platypus.
I can kill people, but without me there would be no people. I was born long ago and will someday die. I can cause fire and am a magician with water. I have more brothers than any person. There is very little that can stop me. What am I?
Think about something that's essential for human existence, yet can also be deadly if not controlled. It's been around since ancient times, and its power can be both creative and destructive.
A celestial body.
I come in a cone but I am not food; I will be skewed if you screw with my hue; I come by the millions but you can probably only name a few. What am I?
Think about something you might find in an art supply box...
Colors.
Of no use to one Yet absolute bliss to two. The small boy gets it for nothing. The young man has to lie for it. The old man has to buy it. The baby's right, The lover's privilege, The hypocrite's mask. To the young girl, faith; To the married woman, hope; To the old maid, charity. What am I?
Think about a concept that is often associated with relationships, emotions, and stages of life...
A kiss.
I am the fountain from which no one can drink. For many I am considered a necessary link. Like gold to all I am sought for, But my continued death brings wealth for all to want more. What am I?
Think about something that's highly valued and sought after, yet its "death" or depletion is what actually makes it valuable to people. It's a bit of a paradox!
Oil.
What animal probably likes doors?
Think about an animal that often gets stuck behind or tries to squeeze through narrow openings...
A doormouse.
I'm sometimes white, Although sometimes I'm black. I take you there, But never bring you back. What am I?
Think about something you use to travel, but it doesn't return you to where you started...
I'm a Hearse.
The letters of the alphabet but only just a few; It's hard to say if I was invented or just discovered by you. What am I?
Think about a fundamental concept in language that is based on a subset of alphabet letters, and its origin is still a topic of debate among scholars...
Music
What do you use to hoe a row, slay a foe, and wring with woe?
Think about words that have multiple meanings or uses, and consider the sounds and rhythms of the words in the riddle...
Your hands.
Runs over fields and woods all day Under the bed at night sits not alone, With long tongue hanging out, Awaiting for a bone. What am I?
Think about something that can be found in the countryside, is often associated with a specific activity, and has a distinctive feature that's mentioned in the riddle...
A shoe.
My fleece is white as snow. Everywhere that Mary goes, I go. What am I?
Think about a common object often associated with Mary in a famous nursery rhyme...
A lamb.
'Tis found in our troubles, 'tis mixed with our pleasures, 'Tis laid up above with our heavenly treasures; 'Tis whispered in heaven, and 'tis muttered in hell, And it findeth a place in each sybilline spell; In Paradise nestled, 'mid Eden's fair flowers, It has sported with Eve in rose-perfumed bowers; 'Tis muttered in curses, yet breathed in our prayers; From the path of our duty it tempts us in snares. Deep, deep in our hearts you will find it engraved; Though in misery sunk, yet from sin it is saved. 'Tis found in the stream that flows on to the ocean; Though in bustle forever, 'tis ne'er in commotion. 'Tis wafted afar o'er the land in each breath; In the grave 'tis decaying-you'll find it in death. It is floating away on the broad stream of time, Yet it findeth a place in eternity's clime. In the legends of nations it holdeth a place; There's no charm without it to the beautiful face. In thunder you'll hear it, if closely you listen; In moonbeam and sunbeam forever 'twill glisten. In the dew-drop it sparkles; 'tis found in the forest; It whispers in peace when our need is the sorest. What am I?
Pay attention to the words that describe its presence and behavior, such as "whispered", "muttered", "breathed", "wafted", and "sparkles". It's something that can be found in various forms and is often associated with sounds and movements.
The letter E.
Through me, you see through things. What am I?
"Think about something you use to gaze at the world, but also has a secondary meaning that relates to understanding or perceiving..."
An X-ray machine.
My tines be long, My tines be short, My tines end ere, My first report., What am I?
"Think about something you might find in a kitchen, but it's not used for cooking..."
lightning
Untainted, Eternal, Marooned A place where the living will move. A shrine beneath the sun. Greeted by the morning's crest. Our sanctity, Our rest. For when our day is done. What am I?
Think about a location that is often considered sacred and peaceful, where people go to pay their respects, and is often associated with the rising sun...
A Graveyard.
When you add meat to me, I become vegetarian. What am I?
Think about a word that changes its meaning when "meat" is added to it, and the resulting phrase is related to vegetarianism...
Mince
I am not found on any ground, But always in the air; Though charged each cloud with thunder loud, You can not find me there. Now, if from France you choose to dance Your way just into Spain, I there am seen, and near the queen, In hail, in mist, and rain. What am I?
Look for something that is often associated with weather, but isn't a physical entity that can be found on the ground or in a specific location...
The letter I.
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, but also has the power to destroy or alter the natural landscape. It's something that can be both constructive and destructive, and its effects can be felt by people in different ways...
I am Sand.
I am just two and two. I am hot. I am cold. I am the parent of numbers that cannot be told. I am a gift beyond measure, a matter of course. I am given with pleasure when taken by force. What am I?
Think about something that can be both hot and cold, and is often given or taken in different ways...
I'm a Kiss!
I am a tick, I am usually black or white, You will find me on many clothing, People think I am cool. What am I?
Think about a fashion accessory that's commonly found on shirts, hats, and other clothing items, and is often associated with being "cool" or trendy...
The Nike Symbol.
My first is in chocolate but not in ham, my second's in cake and also in jam, my third at tea-time is easily found, my whole is a friend who's often around. What am I?
Think about the words that describe social relationships and the common activities mentioned in the riddle...
A Cat!
I like to be blue and have been since '63, but I could be anything if my circuit was fixed. I'm small yet infinitely bigger. I was grown but I'm made of metal. I am the last of my kind just like my beautiful idiot once was. Together we will travel, have traveled or are traveling. Tenses as seen, seeing, will see, are mysterious to me. Wibblies and wobblies, time correctly described by a Lord. What will I be, what have I been, or is it, what am I?
"Think about a mode of transportation that has been around since the 1960s, and consider the concept of time travel..."
The T.A.R.D.I.S. from Doctor Who.
I have a mouth, no butt, two cranes and floating vessels. What am I?
Think about a place where ships and boats often gather, and consider the multiple meanings of the word "cranes"...
A ship dock!
I was born in the 18th century, yet still live on today. Appearing on TV when I have something to say. Called everything from "honest" to a dirty rotten "crook", I used to wear a wig, but have had several looks. I've always had a party, but never disturb the neighbors. I've been shot at many times - major stories for the papers. What am I?
Think about a figure that has been represented in various ways over the centuries, often in a theatrical or dramatic sense, and has been associated with both positive and negative qualities...
The Office of the President of the United States.
A little house full of meat, no door to go in and eat. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, but not something you can enter or consume directly...
A Nut.
Not born, but from a Mother's body drawn, I hang until half of me is gone. I sleep in a cave until I grow old, then valued for my hardened gold. What am I?
Think about something that forms inside a natural "mother" and is extracted or drawn out, only to be transformed over time into something highly prized...
Cheese.
As a whole, I am both safe and secure. Behead me, and I become a place of meeting. Behead me again, and I am the partner of ready. Restore me, and I become the domain of beasts. What am I?
Think about a word that can be modified by removing its first letter, and the resulting words have different meanings related to the descriptions in the riddle.
Stable.
Of no use to one Yet absolute bliss to two. The small boy gets it for nothing. The young man has to lie for it. The old man has to buy it. The baby's right, The lover's privilege, The hypocrite's mask. To the young girl, faith; To the married woman, hope; To the old maid, charity. What am I?
Think about something that's often associated with relationships, emotions, and life stages...
A Kiss.
I can come in a can, I can come as a punch, I can come as a win, You can eat me for lunch. What am I?
Think about something that can be packaged, served as a surprise, achieved as a success, and consumed as a meal...
Beet/Beat
I'm a word that's hardly there. Take away my start, and I'm an herbal flair. What am I?
Think about a word that is often considered "thin" or "insubstantial", and a type of herb that is commonly used in cooking...
Sparsely (No S = Parsley).
Marking mortal privation, when firmly in place. An enduring summation, inscribed in my face. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a person's face that represents a permanent record of something they've experienced...
A Tombstone.
When I'm used, I'm useless, once offered, soon rejected. In desperation oft expressed, the intended not protected. What am I?
Think about something that's often given with good intentions, but ultimately proves ineffective or unwanted...
A poor alibi or excuse.
A woman who lives in new york legally married three men, she did not get divorce, get an enollment, or legally seperate. How is this possible?
Think about the timing and the roles of the three men...
She is a minister.
Our dinner guests cry that we are evil, when they notice their place in the meal. But its no big deal why; we are just one big happy tribe! And we get reall fed up with people! Who, What or Are we?
Think about a common dining scenario where guests might feel uneasy about their "place" in the meal, and consider a wordplay on the phrase "fed up"...
Cannibals!
I'm one of five, I'm not alive. The one who sent me forth became king, The one who received me died. What am I?
Think about a historical event where a messenger was sent, and the outcome was a change in royal power...
A Stone from the popular Biblical story, David had five stones. He used one of the stones to kill Goliath.
My first is a creature whose breeding is unclear. My second, a price you must pay. My whole can be found in the river of Time and refers to events of today. What am I?
Think about the concept of "history" and how it relates to the river of Time...
Current.
Many-manned scud-thumper, Maker of worn wood, Shrub-ruster, Sky-mocker, Rave! Portly pusher, Wind-slave. What am I?
Think about something that can be found in nature, is often associated with strong winds, and has a physical presence that can impact its surroundings.
The ocean!
The land was white the seed was black It'll take a good scholar to riddle me that. What am I?
Think about a common object often associated with learning and knowledge, and consider how its appearance and contents might fit the contrasting descriptions in the riddle.
An eye or an eyeball
There were 5 men traveling down a road and it started to rain and 4 men sped up, the 5th did not, but they all arrived at the same place at the same time but all of them were wet besides the 5th. How?
Think about a mode of transportation where speeding up doesn't necessarily mean you'll stay dry...
He was dead and in a coffin.
I am a perching barrel, filled with meat, Taking hits from leaps and dives. Look inside, but do not eat, The meat in there is still alive! What am I?
Think about a common recreational activity where people "take hits" and "leaps and dives" are involved, and you'll find the "perching barrel" that fits the description.
A thimble on a finger.
You can use me to stop, You take me to smoke; Not only do I stop, But I am a stop, And the result of pool's first stroke. What am I?
Think about objects that can be used to halt or pause something, and are also related to a specific activity or game...
Brake/ Break
Black I am and much admired, men seek me until they're tired. When they find me, they break my head, and take from me my resting bed. What am I?
Think about something that people often search for, and when they finally find it, they "break" or open it to reveal its inner contents...
Coal
Give me an x, I'll stand to face you. Give me a cross, I'll turn my back on you. What am I?
Think about a common symbol that can be written in two different ways, one with an "x" shape and the other with a "cross" shape...
The Number 9 (9 multipled by 9 = 81, 9 plus 9=18).
When you take away the whole from me, there is always some left over. What am I?
Think about a word that has multiple meanings, and one of those meanings is a quantity or amount...
Wholesome!
My first is high, My second damp, My whole a tie, A writer's cramp. What am I?
Think about the tools of the trade for a writer, and how the words in the riddle might relate to those tools...
Hyphen. The first two lines yield high-fen. A hyphen is used by a writer to tie (or cramp) two words together.
The more you take, the more you leave behind. "What am I?"
Think about something you do every day, and the trail it leaves...
You take footsteps and leave footprints.
What 8 letter word can have a letter taken away and it still makes a word. Take another letter away and it still makes a word. Keep on doing that until you have one letter left. What is the word?
"Start with a common, everyday activity..."
The word is "starting". Remove the middle "T" and you have "staring", Remove the "A" and you get "string", remove the "R" then you have "sting", remove the "T" and you get "sing". Remove the "G", and you get "sin", remove the "S" and you're left with "in", and finally, remove the "N" and you're left with "I".
What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?
Think about something you might find in your pocket or purse...
A Penny.
Can you name three consecutive days without using the words Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday?
Think about a common phrase people use to describe a period of time...
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
What belongs to you but is used more by others?
Think about something that has your identity or name attached to it, but is often accessed or utilized by others more frequently than by yourself.
Your name.
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
Think about the concept of time and how it's measured...
The letter M.
What has 88 keys, but can't even open a single door?
Think music...
A piano.
What has six faces, but does not wear makeup, has twenty-one eyes, but cannot see? "What is it?"
Think about something you might find on a table or in a room, and consider the words "faces" and "eyes" in a more literal sense...
A die (dice).
What is more useful when it is broken?
Think about something that becomes more functional or serves its purpose better when it's no longer in its original, intact state...
An egg.
Re-arrange the letters, O O U S W T D N E J R, to spell just one word. What is it?
Hint: It's something you might find in a school.
'Just one word'.
What runs around the whole yard without moving?
Think about something that defines or surrounds a yard, rather than something that physically moves within it...
A fence.
You have me today, Tomorrow you'll have more; As your time passes, I'm not easy to store; I don't take up space, But I'm only in one place; I am what you saw, But not what you see. What am I?
Think about something that is always increasing, yet can't be held or kept, and is closely related to the way we perceive time...
Memories.
Only one color, but not one size, Stuck at the bottom, yet easily flies. Present in sun, but not in rain, Doing no harm, and feeling no pain. What is it?
Think about something you often see on a sunny day, attached to the ground, yet seemingly weightless...
It's a shadow!
What can point in every direction but can't reach the destination by itself?
Think about something you might find on a map or a signpost...
Your finger or a compass.
What can you catch but not throw?
Think about something that is often associated with being contagious...
A cold.
What is black when you buy it, red when you use it, and gray when you throw it away?
Think about something you use every day, something that changes appearance as it's consumed...
Charcoal.
They have not flesh, nor feathers, nor scales, nor bone. Yet they have fingers and thumbs of their own. What are they?
Think about something you might find on a desk or in a workshop, used for a very specific task...
Gloves.
A man rode out of town on Sunday, he stayed a whole night at a hotel and rode back to town the next day on Sunday. How is this possible?
Think about the horse's name...
His Horse was called Sunday!
Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain on Earth?
Think about the question more literally...
Mount Everest.
Poor people have it. Rich people need it. If you eat it you die. What is it?
Think about something that is abundant in one sense, yet scarce in another...
Nothing.
What goes up but never comes down?
Think about something that changes over time, but once it changes, it can't change back...
Your age.
What goes up when the rain comes down?
Think about something that is often associated with rain, but doesn't get wet...
An umbrella.
You have three stoves: a gas stove, a wood stove, and a coal stove, but only one match. Which should you light first?
Think about what you need to light before you can light any of the stoves...
The match!
What 7 letter word is spelled the same way backwards and forwards?
Think about a word that is often associated with symmetry and reflection...
Racecar.
If you have me, you want to share me. If you share me, you haven't got me. What am I?
Think about something that's valuable, yet elusive, and is often associated with human connections...
A Secret.
It can't be seen, can't be felt, can't be heard, and can't be smelt. It lies behind stars and under hills, And empty holes it fills. It comes first and follows after, Ends life, and kills laughter. What is it?
Think about something that is invisible and intangible, yet has a profound impact on the world and our lives. It's a concept, not a physical object.
The dark.
I am full of holes but I can still hold water. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a garden or a backyard, and its purpose is related to water...
A sponge!
What 5 letter word typed in all capital letters can be read the same upside down?
Think about a word that is commonly used in signs and labels, and its uppercase letters have a special symmetry...
SWIMS.
What are moving left to right, right now?
The answer is something you're looking at...
Your eyes!
A time when they are green, a time when they're brown, but both of these times, cause me to frown. But just in between, for a very short while, They're perfect and yellow and cause me to smile! What am I talking about here?
Think about something you might find in a fruit bowl, and how your emotions change depending on its ripeness...
Bananas.
One day, the police found a man dead inside a hut. In his left hand, he's holding a gun. In his right hand, he has a recording. When the recording is played, the police hear the man talking about how horrible life is and how he wants it to end. The recording ends with a gunshot. The police are about to call it a suicide until you point out a very important clue. What is it?
Pay close attention to the physical position of the man's hands...
The recording played a gunshot inside it. If the man committed suicide, he wouldn't have been able to stop the recording after he pulled the trigger.
A pregnant lady named her children: Dominique, Regis, Michelle, Fawn, Sophie, and Lara. What will she name her next child? Jessica, Katie, Abby, or Tilly?
Think about the names of the children and how they relate to the mother's condition...
Tilly. She seems to follow the scale Do, Re, Me, Fa, So, La, and then Ti.
There is an ancient invention, still used in some parts of the world today, that allows people to see through walls. What is it?
"Think old, think simple, and think about what's often used to gaze at something beautiful..."
A window.
What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?
"Think about a word that is often used to describe a sound..."
Queue. Remove the "ueue" and you are left with "Q".
What is the worst vegetable to have on a ship?
Think about a type of vegetable that, when it's not "anchored" properly, can cause a big mess...
A leek (leak).
What is it that given one, you'll have either two or none?
Think about something that can be "given" or "possessed", and how having one of it can lead to a curious outcome...
A choice.
What travels around the world but stays in one spot?
Think about something that is often found in many different locations, yet remains stationary...
A stamp.
What weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of stones?
Think about the unit of measurement...
The same. They both weigh a pound!
You can carry it everywhere you go, and it does not get heavy. What is it?
Think about something that is always with you, yet its "weight" doesn't change, no matter how long you've had it...
Your name.
What has no body and no nose?
Think about something that can be found in a room, but is not a living thing...
Nobody knows.
What kind of goose fights with snakes?
Think about a type of goose that's not a living creature...
A mongoose.
What question can someone ask all day long, always get completely different answers, and yet all the answers could be correct?
Think about a question that is related to a specific point in time...
"What time is it?"
What can you hold in your right hand, but not in your left?
Think about something that is specific to your right hand, but has nothing to do with the physical ability to hold it...
Your left hand!
What has wheels and flies, but it is not an aircraft?
Think about something you might find in a garage or a driveway, and it's not just a mode of transportation...
A garbage truck.
What kind of nut has no shell?
Think about a type of nut that you might find in a dessert or a sweet treat...
A Doughnut.
What can run, but never walks; has a mouth, but never talks; has a head, but never weeps; has a bed, but never sleeps?
Think about something you might find near a body of water...
A river.
Which bird does not belong in this group? Finch, gull, eagle, ostrich, or sparrow?
Think about where you typically find these birds...
The Ostrich. It's the only bird that doesn't fly.
What is harder to catch the faster you run?
Think about something that seems to slip away from you when you try to hurry or move quickly...
Your breath!
It has a long neck, a name of a bird, feeds on ships' cargo, and is not alive. What is it?
Think about a part of a ship, not a living creature...
A crane.
Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why? CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS
Think about words that are related to geometry or shapes...
Courts. All of the others are anagrams of each other.
Which three letters can frighten a thief away?
Think about a sign you might see in a neighborhood or a store that would deter a thief...
I C U (I See You!).
What has a foot on each side and one in the middle?
Think about something you might find in a room, used for a specific purpose, and its design allows it to have a "foot" in three distinct places...
A yardstick.
Flat as a leaf, round as a ring; Has two eyes, can't see a thing. What is it?
Think about something you might find in a wallet or purse, and consider the words "flat" and "round" in a more abstract sense...
A button.
What word is always pronounced wrong?
Think about a word that refers to the act of pronouncing something...
Wrong!
You can see it every day, But cannot touch it at will. What is it?
"Look to the sky for the answer..."
The sky.
What asks no questions but requires many answers?
Think about something you encounter daily, where you provide responses without being asked a single question...
A doorbell.
What kind of candy would a prisoner want before he is executed?
Think about the prisoner's situation and the wordplay involved... The answer is a type of candy, but it's also related to the prisoner's fate.
A Life Saver.
What can go up and come down without moving?
Think about something that changes, but not physically...
The temperature.
What has holes but still holds water?
Think about something you might find in a garden or a park, often surrounded by flowers or trees...
A Sponge.
What starts with a T, ends with a T and has T in it?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, and it's used for a specific task...
A teapot.
If the day before yesterday is the 23rd, then what is the day after tomorrow?
Think about the relationship between "yesterday", "today", and "tomorrow"...
The 27th. The day before yesterday is the 23rd. Therefore, yesterday was the 24, today is the 25th, tomorrow would be the 26th and the day after tomorrow would be 27th.
What common English verb becomes its own past tense by rearranging its letters?
Think about a verb that involves movement or action, and its past tense form is a clever anagram of its present tense form...
Eat and Ate.
What runs without legs?
Think about something you might find in a household or office, often used for communication or work...
Water.
Never resting, never still. Moving silently from hill to hill. It does not walk, run or trot, All is cool where it is not. What is it?
Think about something that can move across the landscape without making a sound, and its presence is often associated with a decrease in temperature...
Sunshine.
What is the end of everything?
Think about the last letter of a word...
The letter G.
What has cities, but no houses; forests, but no trees; and water, but no fish?
Think about something you might find in a school or a library...
A map.
What has toes but no feet or legs?
Think about something you might find in a garden or a park, and it's not a living thing...
Toma-toes.
I'm the part of the bird that's not in the sky. I can swim in the ocean and yet remain dry. What am I?
Think about the bird's anatomy and what part of it is not typically found in the sky...
I am the birds shadow.
What is the hardest key to turn?
Think about a key that requires more than just physical effort to turn...
A don-key
I have holes on the top and bottom. I have holes on my left and on my right. And I have holes in the middle, yet I still hold water. What am I?
Think about an object that serves a purpose related to water, and its "holes" might not be what you typically imagine...
I'm a Sponge.
What is the longest word in the dictionary?
Think about the question itself, not just the answer...
Smiles (there is a mile between the two S's)
There is a word in the English language in which the first two letters signify a male, the first three letters signify a female, the first four signify a great man, and the whole word, a great woman. What is the word?
Think about titles and honorifics...
Heroine.
Pick a number from 1-10, multiply it by 2, add ten, divide it by 2, now subtract the number that you have from the number you picked. What is it?
Think algebraically! The answer is a constant, no matter what number you pick.
Do you have 5?
What day would yesterday be if Thursday was four days before the day after tomorrow?
Think about the relationship between Thursday, tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow...
Friday.
Which word is the odd one out: Seventy, Brawl, Clover, Proper, Carrot, Swing, Change, Travel, Sacred, Stone?
Look for a common theme among the words, and think about what makes them special... or rather, what makes most of them special.
Carrot. When the first and last letters are removed from the other words, they still spell another word.
What falls down but never breaks?
Think about something that descends or comes down, but its nature is such that it can't be damaged or shattered...
Nightfall.
What is at the end of a rainbow?
Colorful clue: Think about the literal end of a rainbow, not what's often associated with it...
The letter W.
No sooner spoken than broken. What is it?
Think about something that is true only for a fleeting moment, a moment that passes as soon as it's created...
Silence.
What do you call a snowman in the summer?
A chilly creature's seasonal identity crisis...
Puddle.
What jack has a head but no body?
Think about something you might find in a deck...
Jack-o-lantern.
When was the latest year that is the same upside down?
Think about the symmetry of numbers...
1961.
You pick it, You peel the outside, You cook the inside, You eat the outside, And throw away the inside. What is it?
Here's a hint: Think about a popular snack that's often served at parties or eaten as a quick treat...
An ear of corn.
What question can never be answered with a Yes?
Think about a question that is asking for a confirmation, but the answer itself would be a contradiction...
Are you asleep?
What connects two people yet touches only one?
Think about a special moment or ritual that often takes place between two individuals, but physically affects only one of them...
A wedding ring.
I scream, You scream, We all scream. For what?
Think about a sweet treat that's often enjoyed in the summer...
Ice cream.
It is a 5 letter word if you take away first letter it is something you get from sun, if you remove second letter you will get something to eat, if you remove third letter you get a word you use in pointing at and if you remove the fourth letter you get something to drink. What is it?
The word you're thinking of is a common, everyday thing that you might find in a kitchen...
Wheat.
I walked through a field of wheat, I picked up something good to eat, It was white and had no bone, In twenty-one days it walked alone. What did I pick up?
Think about something that grows in a field of wheat, is white, and has no bone... and can surprisingly move on its own after a certain period of time!
An Egg.
One of the four words does not belong with the other three. Which word does not belong? What is it that the others have in common? 1. Green, yellow, red, blue. 2. April, December, November, June. 3. Cirrus, calculus, cumulus, stratus. 4. Carrots, radishes, potatoes, cabbages. 5. Fork, comb, rake, shovel.
Think about the categories that each group of words belongs to, and look for the one word in each group that doesn't fit the common theme or characteristic shared by the other three words.
1. Green. Yellow, red and blue are primary colors, green is not. 2. December. The other months have only 30 days. 3. Calculus. The others are cloud types. 4. Cabbage. The others are vegetables that grow underground. 5. Shovel. The others have prongs.
No matter how smart you are, there is one thing you will always overlook. What is it?
Think about your own perspective...
Your own nose.
Tomorrow Is Neither Wednesday Nor Thursday. Yesterday Was Not Friday Or Saturday. Today Is Not Thursday Nor Monday Nor Sunday. What Day Is Today?
Think about the days of the week in a circular manner, and pay attention to the negations...
Friday.
What smells the best at Thanksgiving dinner?
Your nose will lead you to the answer!
Your nose.
What is the best key to a good dinner?
The answer is not a physical key, but rather something that "unlocks" the flavor and enjoyment of a meal...
A tur-key.
You can see nothing else When you look in my face, I will look you in the eye and I will never lie. What am I?
"Think about a reflective surface..."
I am your reflection.
If you have two coins which total 35 cents and one of the coins is not a dime, what are the two coins?
Think about the possible coin combinations that add up to 35 cents, and then consider what "one of the coins is not a dime" really means...
A quarter and a dime. One coin is not a dime, but the other one is.
What has one eye but cannot see?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, often used for a specific task...
A needle.
Everyone has it but no one can lose it. What is it?
Think about something that is inherent to every person, something that is a part of who they are, and cannot be taken away or misplaced...
A shadow.
It is bigger than a grey elephant yet weighs nothing. What is it?
Think about something that can be enormous in size or scope, but doesn't have a physical presence...
The elephants shadow.
What has keys that open no locks, space but no room, and you can enter but not go in?
Think about something you use every day, something that helps you communicate, calculate, and create...
A computer keyboard.
This old one runs forever but never moves at all. It has not lungs nor throat, but still a mighty roaring call. What is it?
Think about something that has been around for a long time, is stationary, and makes a loud noise, but not in the classical sense...
A Waterfall.
It shouts along the street, hasn't any lungs, It tugs at leaves and hurls them at people old and young. What is it?
Think about something that makes a loud noise, moves things around, and is often associated with autumn...
The Wind.
What kind of key do you use on Thanksgiving?
Think about the traditional food served on Thanksgiving...
A Turkey.
It floats like a log. It looks like a log. But it isn't a log. What is it?
Think about something you might find near a log, perhaps in a similar environment, that shares a similar appearance...
An alligator.
What has to be taken before you can get it?
Think about something you need to "remove" or "extract" before you can fully possess or use it...
Your picture.
What's a Jedi's favorite car?
Think about the Jedi's legendary weapon...
A toy-yoda.
What do you call a wizard from outer space that can fly?
Think about a popular sci-fi franchise and a type of magician...
A flying sorcerer!
What has to be broken before it can be used?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, and how it changes form before it's ready to serve its purpose...
An egg.
What do Spanish-speaking sheep say at Christmas time?
Think about a common Christmas phrase, and how it might sound if a Spanish-speaking sheep were to say it...
Fleece Navidad.
Mountains will crumble and temples will fall, and no man can survive its endless call. What is it?
Think about something that has been known to bring down even the strongest structures, and has been feared and respected by humans throughout history...
It is time.
What can be swallowed, but can also swallow you?
Think about something that can be consumed or engulfed, but also has the power to overwhelm or engulf you in return...
Pride.
Glittering points that downward thrust, Sparkling spears that never rust. What is it?
Think about something that shines brightly, is often associated with beauty, and can be found in a natural setting...
An Icicle.
What has hands but can not clap?
Think about something you might find on a wall or in a room, it's used to display or show something, and it has hands but can't clap...
A clock.
It runs and runs but can never flee. It is often watched, yet never sees. When long it brings boredom, When short it brings fear. What is it?
Think about something that moves or "runs" in a sense, but is confined to a specific path or route, and is often observed by others, but lacks the ability to observe itself...
Time, which is often watched when you stare at a clock.
What can be touched but can't be seen?
Think about emotions and sensations that can be felt, but not perceived with our eyes...
Someone's heart
What can be stolen, mistaken, or altered, yet never leaves you your entire life?
Think about something that is intangible, yet always remains with you, and can be affected by the actions of others or yourself...
Your identity.
What do you call a fruit that is never alone?
Think about a type of fruit that often grows in clusters...
A pear.
Which is correct to say, "The yolk of the egg are white," or "The yolk of the egg is white?"
Think about the word "yolk"... is it a singular thing or a plural thing?
Neither, because egg yolks are yellow.
What can fill a room but take up no space?
Think about something that can be present in a room, yet doesn't occupy any physical area... It's not a living thing, but it can be felt by everyone in the room.
Light.
What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
"Frosty reception"
Frostbite.
What did the hamburger buy his sweetheart?
Think about a classic romantic gift, but with a "meaty" twist!
An onion ring.
What costs nothing but is worth everything, weighs nothing but lasts a lifetime, that one person can't own but two can share?
Love. ❤️
My voice is tender, my waist is slender and I'm often invited to play. Yet wherever I go I must take my bow or else I have nothing to say. What am I?
A violin.
What was never scared but became petrified, can't make a bird but can make a bat, can't live in a house but would die to have one. What is it?
A tree.
Name an English word of more than 2 letters that both begins and ends with the letters "he" in that order, there are two possible answers. What is it?
Headache or Heartache.
A girl came running home crying because her boyfriend broke up with her. When she got home, she broke her phone and all of the pictures that had her boyfriend in it. What broke first?
Her heart because of her boyfriend.
If you drop a yellow hat in the Red Sea, what does it become?
Wet, duh!
Lovely and round, I shine with pale light, grown in the darkness, A lady's delight. What am I?
A Pearl.
A sphere has three, a circle has two, and a point has zero. What is it?
Dimensions.
They are dark and always on the run. Without the sun, there would be none. What are they?
Shadows.
The leaves are on the fruit, The fruits is on the leaves. What is it?
A pineapple.
What falls but doesn't break, and what breaks but doesn't fall?
Night and Day.
What demands an answer, but asks no question?
A telephone.
Take one out and scratch my head, I am now black but once was red. What am I?
A Match.
We hurt without moving. We poison without touching. We bear the truth and the lies. We are not to be judged by our size. What are we?
Words.
When it's alive we sing, when it is dead we clap our hands. What is it?
A birthday candle.
It doesn't bark, it doesn't bite but it still won't let you in the house. What is it?
A lock.
A certain crime is punishable if attempted but not punishable if committed. What is it?
Suicide.
What word is spelled incorrectly in the dictionary?
Incorrectly.
Here on earth it is true, yesterday is always before today; but there is a place where yesterday always follows today. Where?
The Dictionary.
It has five wheels, though often think four, You cannot use it without that one more, You can put things in it, you can strap things on top, You can't find it in the market, but you can still go shopping. What is it?
A car.
Saws sing it, We snore it, Bees drone it, And one alone ends the alphabet. What is it?
Zzzzzzzz.
What is one thing that all wise men, regardless of their politics or religion, agree is between heaven and earth?
The word 'And'.
What is red and blue, and purple and green? No one can reach it, not even the queen?
A Rainbow.
With pointed fangs it sits in wait, With piercing force it doles out fate, Over bloodless victims proclaiming its might, Eternally joining in a single bite. What is it?
It is a Stapler.
I am big on Saturday and Sunday. Small on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I'm not on Monday or Friday. What am I?
The letter S.
You throw away the outside and cook the inside. Then you eat the outside and throw away the inside. What did you eat?
Corn on the cob.
I went into the woods and got it. I sat down to seek it. I brought it home with me because I couldn't find it. What is it?
A splinter.
A hole leading in, a hole leading out, we connect to a cavern that is slimy all throughout. What are we?
A nose.
What word is right when pronounced wrong, but is wrong when pronounced right?
Think about a word that is commonly mispronounced, but when you say it incorrectly, it's actually correct...
The answer is wrong think about it.
On a fine sunny day a ship was in the harbor. All of a sudden the ship began to sink. There was no storm and nothing wrong with the ship yet it sank right in front of the spectators eyes. What caused the ship to sink?
Think about the situation, not the ship itself...
It was a Submarine.
What a poor man has, a rich man wants and if you eat it you die?
Think about something that is often associated with the concept of "nothingness" or "emptiness", yet is paradoxically coveted by those who have plenty...
Nothing.
I know a word of letters three. Add two, and fewer there will be. What is it?
Think about a common, everyday word that has a meaning related to quantity or amount...
The word "Few".
A tree doubled in height each year until it reached its maximum height over the course of ten years. How many years did it take for the tree to reach half its maximum height?
Think about the power of doubling... if it doubles every year and reaches its maximum height in 10 years, what happened just one year before that?
Nine Years.
What has to be broken before you can use it?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen or a desk drawer...
An egg.
What is easy to lift but hard to throw?
Think about something that is light in weight, but its "throwability" is hindered by its shape or size...
A feather.
What has 88 teeth but never brushes them?
Think about something you might find in a music room or a studio...
A Piano.
What's something that's easy to see but hard to look at?
Think about something that is visually apparent, yet uncomfortable or even painful to gaze at...
The sun.
Two words, my answer is only two words. To keep me, you must give me. What am I?
Think about something you need to "feed" to maintain or preserve...
"Your word".
What lives as long as it eats but dies when it drinks?
Think about something that consumes fuel to survive, but is extinguished by water...
Fire.
What tastes better than it smells?
Think about something you eat that has a strong aroma, but its flavor is even more enjoyable than its scent...
A tongue.
What TV program should you watch in the bathtub?
Think about a TV show that has a "soapy" connection...
Soap operas.
Something that requires our mental skill to decode it, our imagination to understand it, and our knowledge to be tested to its max, it confuses us at every stage, it seems easy yet difficult, and only those who are used to, will get through. What is it?
Think about something that you might find in a book, on a website, or in a conversation with a friend...
A riddle.
My farther is the moon, my mother is the sea, I die when I reach land. What am I?
Think about something that is born or formed at sea, and has a connection to the moon's cycles...
Waves.
What is in you and is said to be broken without being touched, held or seen?
Think about something that is abstract, yet can be felt deeply...
Your Heart.
What is the one thing you cannot imagine?
Think about something that is inherently tied to your own existence...
A color you have never seen before.
What 4 days in the week start with T?
Think about the days of the week, but also think about the words that describe those days...
Tuesday, Thursday, Today and Tomorrow
What does everyone wait for, but when it comes, you still have to wait?
Think about a common experience that people often anticipate, but even when it arrives, there's usually more waiting involved...
Tomorrow.
What is in seasons, seconds, centuries and minutes but not in decades, years or days?
Think about the letters that make up the words...
The letter N.
A teacher is yelling, she closes the door, the window, and a book. What did she forget to close?
Think about the verb "close" in a different way...
Her mouth.
What fruit loves to go crazy and wild?
Think about a fruit that's often associated with a festive and lively atmosphere, and its name has a word that implies a sense of unrestrained energy...
Bananas.
How many letters are in the alphabet?
Think about the question being asked... is it really asking about the number of letters?
There are 11 letters in "THE ALPHABET." Did you say 26?
You are a bus driver at a station. 10 get on the bus and no one gets off. You drive 10 miles to another station where 3 people get on and 1 gets off. You drive another 10 miles only to get 25 people on and 5 people go off. Next you drive 3 miles while 12 people exit the bus. You drive back to the place knowing that a couple more stops along the way untill the ride is done. At the 2nd to last station 5 people get on and 2 get off. And at the last station (5.5 miles) 25 people get on for no reason and 1 gets off. What is the bus drivers eye color?
The hint is: You are not given enough information about the passengers, but you are given enough information about the bus driver.
You are the bus driver so, the answer is the color of your eyes.
I come right in front of Earth, at the end of time, and twice in a week. What am I?
Pay attention to the way words are used in everyday language, and think about the multiple meanings of certain words...
The letter E.
What can you break without holding it?
Think about something that's intangible, yet its "breaking" can have a significant impact...
A promise.
What is used to greet, and also used to describe something taller than you?
Think about a common gesture people make when they meet, and a word that can be used to describe a person's height in relation to yours...
Hi.
If you feed me, I live, but if you water me, I die. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, but not in a garden...
A Fire
There is a bomb on top of a computer. Around the computer there is a phone, a hairbrush, keys and a cup. When the explosion comes which item is destroyed first?
Think about what's closest to the bomb...
The bomb.
This thing runs but cannot walk, sometimes sings but never talks. Lacks arms, has hands; lacks a head but has a face. What is it?
Think about something you might find in a public place, often in a city or town, that has a "face" that shows information, and "hands" that move in a circular motion...
A Clock.
A rich person doesn't need it A poor person has it And if you eat it you will die. What is it?
"Think about something that's often associated with wealth and poverty, but has a darker side when consumed..."
Nothing.
Marble walls as white as milk, lined with skin as soft as silk, in a fountain crystal clear, a golden apple will appear, there is no key to this stronghold, yet theives break in and steal the gold. What is it?
Think about a delicate and precious object that is often associated with beauty and value, and is commonly found in a specific part of the human body.
An egg.
What word of five letters has only one left when two letters are removed?
Think about a common, everyday object that you might find in a kitchen or a desk drawer...
Stone Remove 'St' and you're left with 'One'
Lynn likes grapes but not potatoes. She likes squash but not lettuce, and she likes peas but not onions. Following the same rule, will she like pumpkins or apples?
Think about the color of the food...
Pumpkins. Lynn only likes things that grow on vines.
It's the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form but fresh. What is it?
Think about something that's often eaten as a snack, and its freshness is crucial to its appeal...
Lettuce.
This thing devours all things. All man, all beasts, all flowers and trees. Even the fiery sun, and the shadowy moon, will one day be devoured by this thing. Stone it grinds, metal it bites. And it shall make wood rot. Is it powerful? Well it is rather not, but it kills powerful things a lot. Its immortal yet it is not some type of god. What is it?
Think about something that is constantly present, yet often overlooked, and has a profound impact on everything around it, no matter how strong or powerful they may be...
Time.
How do shells get around in the ocean?
Think about a "vehicle" that's not alive, but often associated with the ocean...
A taxi crab.
What's as big as you are yet doesn't weigh an ounce?
Think about something that surrounds you, is relative to your size, and has no physical presence...
A shadow.
What bird can be heard at mealtimes?
Think about a type of bird that is often associated with food, and its name sounds like a common activity people do during meals...
A swallow.
What costs more than riches but doesn't cost a penny; that's also hard to find yet easy to lose?
Think about something that's invaluable, yet can't be bought or sold...
A friend.
What can't be put into a sauce pan?
"The answer is not a type of food..."
It’s lid.
My thunder comes before the lightning; My lightning comes before the clouds; My rain dries all the land it touches. What am I?
Think about something that can make a loud noise, shine brightly, and have a drying effect, but is not a typical weather phenomenon...
A volcano.
A mother gave birth to six kids. The first daughter's name is July. The second daughter's name is August. The third daughter's name is September. The fourth daughter's name is October. The next child was a boy, therefore, she named him November. The mother was planning on having a girl named December, but it turned out that she got a boy. If she didn't name him December, what is his name?
Think about the pattern of the names and the reason behind the boy's name being November...
Jason. She took the first letter of the names of her children. July, August, September, October, November.
What kind of ears does an engine have?
Think about the sounds an engine makes...
Engine-ers.
What never stops getting higher by every second that passes?
Think about something that grows or increases constantly over time, and it's not living...
Your age.
"First think of the person who lives in disguise, Who deals in secrets and tells naught but lies. Next, tell me what's always the last thing to mend, The middle of the middle and end of the end? And finally, give me the sound often heard During the search for a hard-to-find word. Now string them together, and answer me this, Which creature would you be unwilling to kiss?"
"Think about the world of espionage, broken things, and language struggles..."
Spider.
What's the difference between a well dressed man on a bicycle and a poorly dressed man on a unicycle?
"Think about the attire, not the ride..."
Attire.
A pipe, a carrot, and a couple sticks are lying together in a field. Why?
Think about a popular winter holiday and a common festive figure associated with it...
They're what is left of a melted snowman.
What did one elevator say to the other elevator?
Think "vertical" communication...
I think I'm coming down with something.
What word does not belong in this list: hold, told, scold, gold, or mold?
Think about the meanings of each word and how they relate to each other, except for one that stands out as being quite different...
Or.
Fashions change but what can a person wear that is never out of style?
Think about something that is always "on" a person, regardless of the current fashion trends...
A smile.
What type of dogs do scientists have?
Think about a type of dog that is often associated with a scientific concept...
Laboratory retrievers.
What never gets any wetter, no matter how much it rains?
Think about something that's always "exposed" to the rain, but its "essence" remains unchanged...
The sea.
What do you throw out when you want to use it but take in when you don't want to use it?
Think about something you often find in your pocket or purse, and how you handle it differently depending on your intentions...
An anchor.
There is a word. It has five letters. Its last three letters refer to a skill of creating objects. Its middle three letters refer to one of the parts found at either side of your head. Its first two letters signify a male. The first four letters of it is the ability to use its middle three letters to detect sound. Its whole is found in you. What word is it ?
"Listen carefully to the answer, it's in your ear..."
Heart.
What would you get if you crossed a rabbit and a lawn sprinkler?
Think about what a lawn sprinkler does, and how a rabbit might "do" that too...
Hare spray.
What gets dirtier the more you washes?
Think about something you use to clean, but ironically, the more you use it, the dirtier it becomes...
Water.
You get 2 clues to this riddle. 1. It can be green, black, or even sweet. 2. It sounds like a letter. What is it?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, and pay attention to the way it's pronounced...
Tea.
What has no hands but might knock on your door, and if it does you better open up?
Think about something that can't physically perform an action, but can still initiate an "arrival" or "visit" that requires a response...
Opportunity.
It goes up, but at the same time goes down. Up toward the sky, and down toward the ground. It's present tense and past tense too, come for a ride, just me and you. What is it?
Think about something that can move in opposite directions simultaneously, and consider the dual meaning of a word that can represent both a current and a past action...
A See-Saw.
What is the most useful instrument in a mathematics teacher's tool kit?
Think about something that's always "pointing" in the right direction...
Multi-pilers!
I can carry, but I cannot walk. My beginning is also my end. I may break but I also may bend. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a toolbox or a hardware store, and consider the multiple meanings of the words "break" and "bend".
A bridge.
Voiceless it cries, Wingless flutters, Toothless bites, Mouthless mutters. What is it?
Think about a natural phenomenon that makes a sound, but doesn't have a physical voice, and is often associated with movement, but doesn't have wings...
Wind.
What gets wetter the more it dries?
Think about something you might find in a laundry room or a bathroom, and how its purpose is actually fulfilled when it's "drying" something else...
A towel.
Take two numbers, such that the square of the first, plus the square of the second, shall equal 8; while the first, plus the product of the first and second, shall equal 6. What are the two numbers?
Think algebraically, and consider a system of equations involving x and y, where x and y are the two numbers. Pay close attention to the relationships between x, y, x^2, and y^2.
2 and 2.
What goes through a door but never goes in or comes out?
Think about the "door" as a literal barrier, but also consider the word's other meanings, like a doorway or an entrance...
A keyhole.
What has a spine, but no bones?
Think about something you might find on a shelf...
A book.
We capture light, and yet we don't. We reflect rays of sun, and yet we don't. Without us all the world is gray and dull for everyone. What are we?
Think about something that can be found in the eyes, but not in the sense of capturing or reflecting light in a literal sense...
Colors.
Heart of stone within a tree, I'll help your words to outlive thee. But if you push me as I stand, the more I move, the less I am. What am I?
Think about a part of a tree that's hard as stone, and how it relates to writing and words...
A pencil.
What room can no one enter?
Think about a room that is associated with a specific individual, and by definition, no one else can occupy it...
A Mushroom.
What do you call unhappy cranberries?
Think about a common phrase used to describe a group of people who are unhappy or upset...
Blueberries.
What is a good restaurant for a basketball team?
Think about where a basketball team would feel "at home" and have plenty of "space" to enjoy their meal...
Dunkin Donuts.
What are three keys that open no doors?
Think about the things you might find on a keyboard...
MonKEYs, donKEYs, and turKeys.
When is a piece of wood like a King?
Think about a specific part of a King's throne...
When it is made into a ruler.
Name the only sport in which the ball is always in possession of the team on defense, and the offensive team can score without touching the ball?
Think about a sport where the defensive team is responsible for protecting a specific area, and the offensive team can score by getting something past them, without necessarily physically touching the ball...
Baseball!
What did the scientist get when he crossed a chicken and a cow?
Think about the sounds these two animals make...
Roost beef.
I am weightless, but you can see me. Put me in a bucket, and I'll make it lighter. What am I?
Think about something that takes up space, but doesn't add mass...
A hole.
While exploring the wilds of Canada, George was captured by hostile wood fairies. Zion, the powerful chief of the fairies told him he could make one final statement which would determine how he would die. If the statement he made was false, he would be boiled in water. If the statement were true, he would be fried in oil. George found neither of this options too his liking, so he made a statement that got him out of this seemingly impossible situation. What is the one statement he could have made?
Here's a hint: Think about a statement that, if true, would mean George would be fried in oil, and if false, would mean George would be boiled in water... but somehow, it's a statement that can't be punished by either method.
George said: "You will boil me in water." The fairies were faced with a dilemma. If they boil him in water, that would make his statement true, which means he should have been fried in oil. They can only fry him in oil if he makes a true statement, but if they do, it would make his final statement false. The fairies had no way our of their situation so they were forced to set George free.
What is always traveling, has life, has sense but doesn't live?
Think about something that "moves" or "flows" from one place to another, yet it's not a living being...
The Earth!
One word in this sentence is misspelled. What word is it?
Read the sentence carefully, paying attention to the words that are not what they seem...
MISSPELLED. It isn't spelled wrong, the one word in this sentence IS "misspelled."
What is something that is more useful when you break it? Hint: It's not an egg.
Think about an object that, when intact, serves a purpose, but its true value or functionality is only unleashed when it's no longer whole...
A glow stick.
What lies at the bottom of the sea and shivers?
Think about something that is often found on land, but can also be found underwater, and its presence might cause a certain physical reaction...
A nervous wreck.
What is an alien's favorite outdoor game to play with humans?
Think "out of this world" and consider a popular human outdoor game that involves a "catch"...
Flying disc.
A hundred feet in the air, but it's back is on the ground. What is it?
Think about something that can be found in a natural outdoor setting, and consider the word "back" in a more literal sense...
A centipede flipped over.
What is the name of the ugliest tree?
Think about a type of tree that's often associated with Halloween...
Yew.
What is red and smells like blue paint?
Think about a common object that is typically red, and consider what might happen to it if it were to come into contact with blue paint...
Red paint.
Which word does not belong? Hat, What, Spat, That, or Chat?
Think about the sounds and pronunciation of each word, especially the first and last letters.
Spat! all of the words have HAT in them except Spat.❤️
A man goes out drinking every night, returning to his home in the wee hours of every morning. No matter how much he drinks, he never gets a hangover. This drink is very well known, but is rarely consumed, served warm and taken straight from its source. The man is a sucker for a free drink, especially since he can't live without it. What is his favorite drink?
Think about a daily routine that involves a "drink" that's essential for survival, and the "source" is something you might find in every home...
Blood, he's a vampire!
I can slash but I have no knife, I can dash but I have no legs, I can pound but I have no hammer, I can star but I have no stage. What am I?
Think about the keys on your keyboard...
A Keyboard.
What is Greater than God, worse than evil, the poor have it, the rich require it and if you eat it you die?
Think about something that is often associated with power, yet can be a burden to those who have it, and is desperately needed by those who don't. It's a paradoxical concept that can be both coveted and feared.
Nothing. Nothing is better than God. Nothing is worse than evil. The poor have nothing. The rich don't have anything they have everything. If you eat nothing you die.
If meena's father is Arun. Arun is the ____ of meena's father?
Think about who Arun is in relation to Meena...
Name.
It has keys but it only opens windows, it has a screen door but you don't look through it, you look at it, and it gives you most of the answers to your questions. What is it?
Think about something you might find on a desk, and how its various parts relate to the clues...
A laptop.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson were going on a hike through the woods. After a long day of hiking, they stopped for the night. They ate a cold meal, pitched a tent, and went to sleep. Both of them woke up in the middle of the night. "The stars are out tonight," remarked Doctor Watson. "What does this tell you?" Sherlock asked. "Well," he replied, "By the positions of the stars, it's roughly midnight." "What else does this tell you?" Sherlock asked again. "I don't know!" Doctor Watson retorted, annoyed. "What does it tell you?" What did the detective notice?
Think about what it means if the stars are visible...
"Elementary, my dear Watson. Someone has stolen our tent."
What does man love more than life Fear more than death or mortal strife What the poor have, the rich require, and what contented men desire, What the miser spends and the spendthrift saves And all men carry to their graves?
Think about something that is universally desired, yet often taken for granted, and is present in everyone's life, regardless of their social status or wealth...
Nothing.
What kind of coat can be put on only when wet?
Think about something you might apply to your body after a shower or bath...
A coat of paint!
Riddle me this. Riddle me that. It's over your head, yet under your hat. What is it?
Think about something that can be physically above your head, yet also referenced or represented on your hat...
Your hair.
What's a pizzas favorite game?
Think about a popular board game that involves moving pieces around in a circular motion...
Dominos.
What is worse than finding a worm in the apple you are eating?
Half of it!
Finding half a worm.
What's more precious than rubies, more lasting than gold, what can never be traded stolen, or sold, what comes with great effort, takes time but then once yours will serve you again and again?
Think about something that is often earned, rather than bought, and is unique to each individual...
Knowledge.
A big person and a small person are going to fish. The big person is not the small person's father but the small person is the big person's son. What is the relationship between the two?
Think outside traditional family roles...
The big person is the small person's mother.
Around the world, a wingless thing flies, and on the way it whistles and cries. Sometimes it helps destroy towns and trees, but sometimes it relaxes humans and beasts. It can fly through holes so tiny, so small. It can fly through plains that are big and wide. From the north, to the south, it is feared when it comes. But also enjoyed by the people around. What is the thing?
Think about something that can travel long distances, make sounds, and have both positive and negative effects on the environment and living things. It's not a living creature, but it can be found almost everywhere...
Wind.
What kind of car, or vehicle, does a sheep drive?
Think about a type of vehicle that is often associated with rural areas, where sheep are commonly found...
“Lamb”orghini (Lamborghini)
A kid forgot to do his homework. For the home work, he had to draw a goat on grass. When he was in class the teacher found out that he didn't finish it. The boy was smart. He said that he did and he proved it to the teacher. Then the teacher agreed and said that he finished it in an unexpected way. What did the boy say to the teacher?
Think about what's NOT being drawn...
He said: I finished it. You see, there is a goat. Goats eat grass so the goat in my picture ate the grass. Now the grass is gone. But since there is no more grass left, the goat went somewhere else to find more grass to eat. That’s why the homework is blank.
What has arms and legs but no head?
Think about something you might find in a bedroom, and it's not a person!
A chair!
What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps?
Think about something you might find near a body of water, and consider the different parts of this thing and how they relate to the descriptions in the riddle.
A river.
When you buy me I am costly, but the only use I have is just hanging. What am I?
Think about something that is expensive to purchase, but its primary function is simply to be suspended or displayed, often adding aesthetic value rather than serving a practical purpose...
Earrings.
What 5 letter word is spelled the same way forwards and backward?
Think about a word that is often used to describe a feeling or emotion, and it's a word that you might find in a greeting card or a love letter.
Radar.
What flowers can be found between the nose and the chin?
Think about the features on a face...
Tulips – get it? “Two lips.”
What goes up and never comes down?
Think about something that changes forever, and it's not about physical movement...
Your Age.
I sleep by day, I fly by night. I have no feathers to aid my flight. What am I?
Think about something that's often inactive or "sleeps" during the day, but becomes active at night, and doesn't need feathers to move around...
I am a Bat.
What word doesn't belong in this group? That, hat, what, mat, cat, sat, pat, or chat?
The word that stands out from the rest is the one that's a question!
What. It's pronounced differently; all of the others rhyme.
I drive men mad For love of me, Easily beaten, Never free. What Am I?
Think about something that can evoke strong emotions in people, particularly men, and is often associated with feelings of obsession or passion...
Gold.
What kind of tree can you carry in your hand?
Think small, think portable, and think about a type of tree that's often associated with a specific season or holiday...
A palm tree.
What has 4 eyes but cannot see?
Think about something you might find in a room, often on a table or desk, and is used for a specific purpose...
Mississippi.
What goes place to place yet stays in one place?
Think about something you might find on a map...
A road.
What are the Alligator's favorite shoes?
"Think about where an alligator might live..."
Crocs.
What 7 letter word becomes longer when the third letter is removed?
Think about a type of measurement...
Lounger.
What can be measured, but has no length, width, or height?
Think about something that can be quantified or evaluated, but doesn't occupy physical space...
The Temperature.
Who makes it, has no need of it. Who buys it, has no use for it. Those who use it can neither see nor feel it. What is it?
Think about something that is often associated with a special occasion or milestone, but the person who creates it doesn't benefit from it, and the person who purchases it doesn't directly use it...
A Coffin.
Inside napper, bird chaser, quick stoker, small animal killer, fish eater. What is it?
A cat.
What is one benefit of traffic?
You don't need to worry about getting a speeding ticket.
As you know, Pinocchio's nose grows when he lies. So, If he said, "My nose is about to grow." Would he be lying or not?
Neither work. True: He's telling the truth so his nose wouldn't grow, Causing a lie. Lie: If he's lying, His nose WILL grow so it would be truth.
Which does not belong in this group: Apple, Grape, Banana, Cherry, Pear?
The Banana. It's the only one that needs peeling before eating.
Which word that begins with the letter I, and by adding the letter A, becomes another word that is pronounced the same?
Isle and Aisle.
All 5 sisters are busy. Ann is reading, Rose is cooking, Katie is playing chess and Mary is doing laundry. What is the fifth sister doing?
She is playing chess with Katie.
What can run but can't walk?
Think about something that can move quickly, but doesn't have legs!
A refrigerator
Used to threaten, used to defeat. Sometimes it grows, sometimes it shrinks. Used to conquer, used to protect. It marks your downfall, it marks your success. The true god of war, the creator of mess. What is it?
"Think about something that can be both a powerful ally and a formidable foe on the battlefield, and its size can fluctuate depending on the circumstances..."
Power.
Say "silk" five times. Now, spell "silk." What do cows drink?
Think about the sounds you just made when saying "silk" five times...
Cows drink water. If you said "milk," Your brain is obviously over-stressed and may even overheat. It may be that you need to content yourself with reading something more appropriate such as "Children's World." Just Kidding.
All about, but cannot be seen, can be captured, cannot be held, no throat, but can be heard. What is it?
"Think about something that surrounds us, yet is invisible, and can be perceived through our senses, but not physically grasped..."
The wind.
What's light during the day but heavy during the night?
Think about something that is associated with darkness and light, and how its "weight" might change depending on the time of day...
Eyelids.
What did the British man lose when he spent his money working out at the gym?
Think about a common British currency and how it relates to a physical activity...
Pounds.
Mary's father has five children. They are Nana, Nene, Nini, and Nono. What is the fifth childs name?
Think about the person telling you the riddle...
Mary.
What can you put in a barrel, that will make the barrel lighter?
Think about something that takes up space, but not weight...
A Hole.
What did Obi-Wan say to Luke when he was having trouble eating at a chinese restaurant?
"May the fork be with you"
Use the fork, Luke.
How can you tell if a vampire is sick?
"He's a little... pale compared to usual."
By how much he's coffin.
The cost of making only the maker knows, Valueless if bought, but sometimes traded. A poor man may give one as easily as a king. When one is broken pain and deceit are assured. What is it?
Think about something that can be given by anyone, regardless of their social status, but its value lies in the emotional weight it carries, rather than its monetary worth...
Promise.
What has legs but cannot walk?
Think about something you might find in a room, often in a corner, that has legs to stand on but is not capable of moving around...
A chair.
What's the difference between a jeweler and a jailer?
One sells watches, and the other watches cells.
A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells.
What's the best kind of fruit to sit on?
Think about a type of fruit that's often associated with comfort and relaxation...
A Chair-y! The answer is a play on words with the word cherry.
What is the most complex thing man has yet we use it every day?
Think about something that is intricate, made up of many parts, and is essential to your daily life... It's not a device or a machine, but rather something that is uniquely human.
The Brain.
What ancient device allows people to traverse through walls?
Think about something that was used in the past to help people move from one place to another, and its name has a word that is also a type of partition or barrier...
Doors.
What welcomes you with open arms, but many people try to avoid it?
Think about a place or a situation where people often feel comfortable and at ease, yet many individuals might try to steer clear of it due to various reasons...
Death.
What eleven-letter English word does everyone pronounce incorrectly?
"Think about the word itself, not its meaning..."
Incorrectly!
What type of house weighs the least?
Think about a type of house that is often temporary or portable...
A lighthouse.
What loses it's head in the morning, and gets it back at night?
Think about something you use daily, that has a "head" that's present at night, but absent in the morning...
A Pillow.
What is the oldest living insect?
Think about something that's often found in ancient structures, and its name starts with a "C"...
VW Beetle, since 1938.
An old billionaire offers a million-dollar prize to whoever can guess what he is thinking of. Plenty of people tried but they old got it wrong, until one young boy came up. Soon after, the boy walked away a millionaire. What did he guess?
The hint is: Think about the situation, not the object.
The boy said, "You are thinking of something you thought I wouldn't guess". The boy was right by technicality.
What is type of room has no windows, no furniture and nobody lives in it?
Think about a "room" that serves a specific purpose, and its "walls" are often filled with something...
A mushroom.
What is often returned but never borrowed?
Think about something you might find in a mailbox or an inbox...
Thanks.
What always was, yet can never be?
Think about something that has existed since the beginning of time, but can never be achieved or obtained in the present or future...
Yesterday.
What is a comedian's favorite food?
Think about the type of humor comedians often use...
Pun-cake.
What is the biggest thing you saw but it doesn't have a shadow?
Think about something that is massive, yet intangible...
The sun.
What is it that you ought to keep after you have given it to someone else?
Think about something that changes hands, but its value or significance remains with the giver...
A promise, of course.
Which word in the English language becomes shorter when it is lengthened?
Think about a word that refers to a period of time...
Short.
What ends in a 'w' but has no end?
Think about something that you might find at the end of a rainbow...
A rainbow!
What kind of music do aliens like?
"Think about the sound of space..."
Nep-tunes.
A mother had five boys Marco, Tucker, Webster, and Thomas. Was the fifth boy named Frank, Evan, or Alex?
Think about the phrase "A mother had five boys"... who is telling you this information?
The answer is Frank. The mother named the kids with the first two letters of the days of the week.Monday is Marco, Tuesday is Tucker, Wednesday is Webster, Thursday is Thomas and Friday is Frank.
At night they come without being fetched, And by day they are lost without being stolen. What are they?
"Think about something that naturally appears or becomes visible in the darkness, but disappears or becomes invisible in the light."
The stars.
Rock and roll, rock and roll. What rocks but does not roll?
Think about something that's often associated with rocks, but doesn't have the ability to roll...
A Rocking chair
What familiar word starts with IS, ends with AND, and has LA in the middle?
Think about a place you might visit on a sunny day...
ISLAND.
Tear off one and scratch its head, what was red is now black instead. What is It?
Think about something you might find in a matchbook...
A Matchstick!
What has no beginning, no end, and nothing in the middle?
Think about something you might find on a map...
A doughnut (also a donut) or an ellipse like a circle and oval.
What is in the center of gravity?
"Think about a word that's often associated with the center of something, but it's not a physical location..."
The letter V.
What is the longest sentence?
Think about a sentence that is self-referential...
Life imprisonment.
What type of paper can you neither read nor write on?
Think about a type of paper that serves a very specific purpose, and its function has nothing to do with reading or writing...
Sandpaper.
What kills you inside the more you keep it and sets you free the moment you release it?
Think about something that grows heavier with time when you hold onto it, but brings relief and liberation when you let it go...
Guilt.
What is the thing that is painful to fall on yet soft to walk on?
Think about something you might find in a park or a backyard, something that can be uncomfortable to land on, but feels gentle beneath your feet when you're strolling along...
A carpet.
There are four brothers in this world that were all born together. The first runs and never wearies. The second eats and is never full. The third drinks and is always thirsty. The fourth sings a song that is never good. What are the four brothers?
Think about the different elements of nature that are always present, yet never seem to change or be satisfied...
Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind.
What is a ruler's favorite food?
Think about the multiple meanings of the word "ruler"...
An inch-elada!
The strangest creature you'll ever find: Two eyes in front and many many more behind. What is it?
Think about something you might find on a desk or in a school supply box...
A Peacock.
What is always coming, but never arrives?
Think about something that is constantly moving towards a destination, but never actually reaches it...
Tomorrow. Tomorrow is always a day away.
What do you throw out to use and take in when you're done?
Think about something you might find in an office or a school...
An anchor.
What is the next number in the series? 7,645 5,764 4,576...
"Look at the numbers in a different order..."
6,457. The last digit is moved to the front to make the next number.
What do you buy but you never keep?
Think about something you purchase, but its purpose is to be used up or consumed, leaving you with nothing to hold onto afterwards...
Food.
What's a snowman's favorite food?
Think about something that's "cool" and often associated with winter...
A Brrrr-ger.
What can be used only once and after it's used it will be gone?
Think about something that has a one-time purpose, and once it serves that purpose, it disappears or loses its usefulness...
A bomb!
What always goes to bed with shoes on?
Think about a specific type of "bed" that isn't for sleeping...
A Horse.
Soldiers line up spaced with pride, Two long rows lined side by side. One sole unit can decide If the rows will unite or divide. Tell me, tell me, scream it out. What's the thing I talk about?
Think about a common object that is often divided or united, and is closely related to the concept of "lines" or "rows"...
A zipper.
You can't keep this until you have given it. What is it?
The answer is often exchanged, but never held onto...
Your word.
It's been around for millions of years, but it's no more than a month old. What is it?
Think about something that is constantly being renewed or replenished in a cyclical manner, and its "age" is measured in a specific unit of time...
The moon.
What dress does everyone have, but no one wears?
Think about a type of "dress" that is not something you put on your body...
An address.
Mark my words, and Mark them well, I've a very fine name to tell. I've said it twice, and I'll say it once more. Don't get frustrated, just write the answer down, Make sure you Mark it very well. What's my name?
Pay close attention to the repeated use of the word "Mark" in the riddle, and think about what it might be instructing you to do...
My name's Mark.
I am a riddle that the answer is gone. Get it right, you have until dawn. What is it?
"Think about something that disappears at dawn, but don't get too caught up in the literal meaning..."
Gone.
What Is In Front Of A Woman, And The Back Of Cow?
Think about a common, everyday word that can be used to describe a part of a woman's body, as well as a part of a cow's body...
The Letter W.
What is the universe's favorite beverage?
Think about something that's always "stirring" and "brewing" in the universe...
Infini-tea!
What kind of spells do leprechauns use?
Think "short" and "currency"!
Lucky Charms!
What has six legs, two heads, four ears, and two hands, but walks on four feet?
Think about something you might find in a family photo album...
A horse and rider.
Why did Silly Billy's mom write TGIF on his slippers?
Think about where Silly Billy's mom would want him to be on Fridays...
For "Toes Go In First."
What is the difference between electricity and lighting?
Think about the words themselves... one is a noun, the other is a verb.
You have to pay for electricity.
Harley's mother had 7 children. They were named Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. What was the 7th child's name?
Think about the question being asked... Who is asking the question?
Harley.