Why are elephants so smart?
Think about the elephant's nose...
Because they have lots of gray matter.
What would you get if you crossed a giraffe with a rooster?
A tall story!
You'd get an animal that wakes people who live on the top floor.
Why is a dirty rug like a bad boy?
Think about how people often react to both a dirty rug and a bad boy...
Both need beating.
What does a skunk do when it gets angry?
Think about the skunk's infamous defense mechanism...
It raises a stink.
What kind of room has no doors or windows?
Think about a space that serves a specific purpose, and its "walls" are often filled with something...
A mush-room.
There are eight lemons in a bowl. You take three of them. How many lemons do you have now?
Think about the question being asked... it's not asking how many lemons are left in the bowl!
You have three lemons–the ones you took.
What does an Aardark like on its pizza?
Think about an Aardvark's natural habits and diet...
Ant-chovies.
How did the farmer fix his jeans?
Think about the farmer's profession and what tools he might have readily available...
With a cabbage patch!
What is black and white, black and white, black and white and green?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, and consider the different parts of it...
Three skunks eating a pickle.
If a rooster lays an egg on the ridge of a roof, which side will the egg fall?
Think about the characteristics of the creature mentioned in the riddle...
Rooster’s don’t lay eggs. Hen’s do.
A snail drew an s on his car. Why?
Think about the snail's name...
So people can see the S CAR GO.
What has one eye but cannot see?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, often used for cooking...
A needle.
How are people like animals?
Think about the way people behave when they're hungry...
We have bare (bear) feet, frogs in our throats, calves in our legs and bull on our tongues.
A man leaves home on foot one evening, makes three left turns, and arrives back home to find two masked men waiting there. Who are they?
Think about a place where people often make left turns...
The catcher and the umpire - the man has made a home run in a baseball game.
What has 4 legs and only 1 foot?
Think about a common, everyday object that you might find in a bedroom or a living room...
A Bed.
It's 7:00 am. You are asleep and there is a sudden knock on the door. Behind the door are your parents, who came to have breakfast. In your fridge: bread, milk (pasteurized!), juice, and a jar of jam. What do you open first?
Think about what you need to do before you can even start preparing breakfast...
Your eyes.
What’s the difference between U and I?
Think about how you pronounce these two letters...
Eleven letters.
What has to be broken before you use it?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen or a desk drawer...
Eggs.
Where does tomorrow come before yesterday, and where does today come before yesterday?
Think about a place where words are arranged in a specific order, and the answer might become clear!
The answer is in dictionary. Explanation: Well the logic used to solve this riddle is that in the dictionary, words or letters are organized Alphabetically and hence Today comes before Yesterday because in the alphabet order alphabetically, the letter T comes before the Letter Y. I hope this helps
I spin a web to help my friend. Who am I?"
Think about a type of insect that creates a web to catch prey, but in this case, the web is used to help someone...
Charlotte.
You are driving a car. On your right is a steep cliff. Right in front of you there is a horse and right behind an elephant, both of which travel at your own speed. On your left there is a fire truck blocking you. How do you stop your car?
Think about where you are, and what's NOT moving...
Just ask the merry-go-round operator to stop!
How do you know if there's an elephant under your bed?
Think about the one thing that would be VERY difficult to ignore if it were under your bed...
You bump your nose on the ceiling.
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 it's often used and then discarded...
A Peanut.
Why did the man hold a shoe to his ear?
Listen carefully...
Because he was listening to sole music.
What does DNA stand for?
Think "science" and "building blocks of life"...
National Dyslexics Association.
What is full of holes but still holds water?
Think about something you might find in a garden or a park, often surrounded by flowers or grass...
A Sponge.
What has 4 wheels and flies?
Think about something you might find in a garage or a driveway, and consider the word "flies" in a more playful sense...
A garbage truck! lol!
As I was walking across the London Bridge, I met a man who drew his hat and drew his cane, and in this riddle, I said his name. What is it?
Pay close attention to the words used in the riddle, especially the verb "drew" and how it's used in two different contexts.
His name is Andrew.
Why was the Easter egg hiding?
It was afraid of being "cracked" under the pressure!
It was a little chicken!
How can you eat and study at the same time?
Think about a common object that serves two purposes...
Eat alphabet soup.
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 about something you might find on a table or a desk...
An artichoke.
What kind of story does the Easter Bunny like?
"Hop" to it! Think about the Easter Bunny's favorite treats...
One's with hoppy endings!
Why was 6 afraid of 7?
Think about the numbers in a different way... consider their shapes!
Because 7,8,9. (Because seven ate nine.)
You walk into a room and see a bed. On the bed, there are two dogs, four cats, a giraffe, five cows, and a duck. There are also three chickens flying above the bed. How many legs are on the floor?
Think about what's NOT touching the floor...
There are six legs on the floor. All of the animals are on the bed and no other furniture is mentioned in the room. Four legs from the bed and your two legs because you are standing in the room.
What has 4 letters and has 3 letters but never has 5 letters but has 3 if it is spelled with 2 letters?
Think about a word that refers to a unit of measurement, and how its spelling changes depending on its plural or singular form.
Riddle is the answer. Don't read it as a question, read it as a statement. What= 4 letters And= 3 letters Never= 5 letters But= 3 letters If, it ,is= 2 letters
What flies but never lands?
Think about something that moves through the air, but doesn't have a physical presence...
Time.
A girl walked into a bar and ordered some water. The bartender then threw a big hairy spider at her. A few minutes later, the girl thanked the man and walked out. Why?
Think about phobias and what might have happened before the girl walked into the bar...
The girl had the hiccups and the man scared them away by throwing the big hairy spider at her.
Take a look at it, you surely won't be shook! Let it happen, you surely will get shook! What is it?
Think about something that you might initially feel confident or unafraid of, but ultimately ends up surprising or catching you off guard...
A Surprise.
What do you get if you cross an elephant and a canary?
A musical trunk-load of trouble!
A very messy cage.
On Earth, I am dead, Though I live on the moon. I am in no crater, And I'm in every boom. What am I?
"Think about the sounds you hear on Earth and in space..."
The Letter "0".
Is it hard to spot a leapard?
Think about the word "leapard" very carefully...
No, they come that way.
What do spiders eat with their dinner?
Think about the words that make up a spider's web...
Corn on the cobweb.
When is a door not a door?
Think about a door in a different context, like in a game or a story...
When it is ajar.
What is the monkey's favorite month?
Think about a month that "apes" a certain characteristic...
Ape-bril.
What grows down as it grows up?
Think about something that gets longer or increases in amount as it matures, but its upper part gets smaller or decreases in size...
A goose.
What do you call the Easter bunny the day after Easter?
Think about a common phrase used to describe someone who has just experienced a significant event or celebration...
Tired!
Holding two swords and eight spears and dressed in a cow-leather tunic, I peek through a hole in the door. What am I?
Think about a common object that you might find in a door, and how its design might resemble the description given...
A Crab.
Who is the strange one who lives in the sea, he has eight arms but no legs. Who is it?
Think about a creature that's often associated with the ocean, and its arms are perfect for grasping and crawling...
An Octopus.
What is that which never uses its teeth for eating purposes?
Think about something that has teeth, but not for the purpose of chewing or biting food...
A comb.
What is a sheep's favorite type of chocolate?
Think about a wordplay involving the sheep's characteristics...
A Hersheys baaa.
What do you call a leprechaun's vacation home?
Think small... and think about where leprechauns are often found!
A Lepre-condo.
What did the big firecracker say to the little firecracker?
"Think about a phrase that's often used to encourage someone to take bold action..."
My pop is bigger than your pop!
Why do you paint eggs on easter?
Hint: Think about the symbolism of new life and renewal in spring...
It's a lot easier than wallpapering them!
Where do sailors take their baths?
Think about a common nautical feature that's often associated with water...
In a tubmarine.
How many different types of gnus are there?
Think about a type of wordplay that involves a "knee-d" for puns...
Two. Good gnus and bad gnus.
When is a man like a snake?
Think about a common phrase or expression that involves a snake, and how a man might fit into that scenario...
When he gets rattled.
What do you get when you cross Santa Claus and a duck?
Think about a festive holiday character, but with a quacking twist...
A Christmas quacker.
What islands should have good singers?
Think about the names of the islands and how they relate to music...
The Canary islands.
What snack does the Man in the Moon like?
Look to the night sky for inspiration, and think about a snack that's "out of this world"!
Space-chips.
What animal has more lives than a cat?
Think about a creature that goes through many transformations or stages in its life cycle...
A frog, he croaks every night!
Roses are red, Violets are blue; And I'm forever saying: I love you. What am I?
Think about a common object that often carries romantic messages...
A Valentine.
What chins are never shaved?
Think about a type of "chin" that isn't a part of the human body...
Sea Urchins.
What is the difference between a hungry man and a glutton?
Think about the timing and motivation behind their eating habits...
One longs to eat and the other eats too long.
Where do Generals keep their armies?
Think about a place where generals would typically store information about their armies...
Up their sleevies!
Why are opera singers good sailors?
Think about the unique vocal technique opera singers use and how it might relate to a crucial aspect of sailing...
Because they can handle the seas!
What animal would you get crossed a duck, a beaver, and an otter?
Here's a hint: Think about the words, not the animals themselves.
A platypus.
Which is the oldest tree?
Think about a tree that's not a living thing, but you might find it in a garden or a park...
The elder.
What did the big firecracker say to the little firecracker?
"Think about a phrase often used to encourage or motivate someone..."
My pop is bigger than your pop.
What is it that is full all day and empty at night?
Think about something you use daily, and its purpose is fulfilled during the day, but when nighttime arrives, it's no longer needed...
Shoes.
What is the proper length for a lady's skirt?
Think about the answer being a play on words, and it's not about a specific measurement in inches or centimeters...
A little above two feet.
Other than being colors, what do the words orange, silver, and purple have in common?
Think about medals...
There are no words in the English language that rhyme with them.
What do witches ask for when they stop at a hotel?
Think about what people usually ask for when they check into a hotel... and then add a dash of magic to it!
Broom Service or A broom with a view.
How do chiropractors swim laps?
They use a "spine"-ting technique!
They do the back stroke.
How can you tell if a ghost is about to faint?
Look for a "transparent" sign...
He gets pale as a sheet.
How did the chimp fix the leaky faucet?
Think about a common tool that's often used to fix leaky faucets, and consider how a chimp might use it in a clever, unconventional way...
With a monkey wrench.
When is a clock dangerous?
Think about the clock's hands...
When it runs down and strikes.
Why is a bubble like a bruise?
Both have a tendency to "surface" eventually...
Because it comes from a blow.
How did the court know the judge was ready for bed?
Think about the judge's attire...
He was wearing his robe.
What be the best way to escape the inside of a whale?
"Think about a natural process that occurs in the whale's body, and how you could 'ride' it to freedom..."
Running as hard as you can until you’re all pooped out.
What kind of sandwich sinks to the bottom of the tub?
Think about a type of sandwich that's often associated with being in water...
A submarine sandwich!
What animals would be the best at playing video games?
Think about the unique physical abilities and traits of certain animals that could give them an edge in gaming...
An octopus.
What is the difference between the North Pole and the South Pole?
One is always on top!
All the difference in the world.
In what place did the rooster crow when all the world heard him?
Think biblical events...
In Noah's Ark.
What is small, purple, and dangerous?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, but be careful not to touch it!
A grape with a six-shooter.
The pet shop starts with some dogs, then someone comes and takes 1 of the dogs, then another person and their child take 4 dogs. After that a mother, father and their 18 kids adopt 12 dogs. Then the pet shop receaves 3 dogs and someone takes 1, now the pet shop has 2 dogs. How many dogs did they have at the beginning?
"Work backwards from the end, and think about how the numbers of people relate to the number of dogs taken..."
17 dogs because 17-1=16-4=12-12=0+3=3-1=2.
What famous nurse wore her pajamas all day long?
Think about a nurse whose "work attire" is often associated with sleepwear...
Florence Nightingown.
When does one become soured?
Think about a common food item that can spoil or turn bad over time...
When he is in a pickle.
What animal probably likes doors?
Think about an animal that often finds itself on the other side of a door...
A doormouse.
What does a newspaper reporter use to dry himself after his shower?
Think about the tools of the trade for a newspaper reporter...
Paper towels.
Why did the jelly roll?
Think about a common phrase that involves rolling, and how it might relate to a jelly's sweet nature...
It saw the apple turn over.
Tara has $29.00 dollars. She bought 4 coloring books that cost $3.00 each, 4 boxes of Crayola crayons that cost $2.00 each. She spends the rest of her money on markers. How much money did she spend on markers?
Think about how much money Tara spent on the coloring books and crayons, and then subtract that amount from her original $29.00 to find out how much she had left to spend on markers!
She spent $9.00 on markers.
Why is coffee like an axe with a dull edge?
Think about how both coffee and an axe with a dull edge can be described as "losing their bite"...
Because it must be ground before it is used.
What is the difference between a deer fleeing from hunters and a midget witch?
One is running from the shot, and the other is a short cut!
One is a hunted stag and the other a stunted hag.
What do bumblebees sing in the shower?
Think about a popular song that has a similar sound to the buzzing of a bee...
BeeBop.
When are eyes not eyes?
Think about a common object that has "eyes" but isn't a living thing...
When the wind makes them water.
What does the artist like to draw best?
Think about what an artist might use to create their work...
His salary.
What does a troll call his apartment?
Think about a common term associated with trolls, and how it might relate to a place of residence...
Gnome sweet gnome.
No is to negative as yes is to...?
Think about opposites and word associations...
Affirmative If you said "Positive" you're wrong.
Why did the clock get sick?
Think about the clock's inner workings...
It was run down.
When is a ship at sea not on the water?
Think about the ship's name...
When she is on fire.
Why should you always carry a watch when crossing a desert?
Think about what you'd need to survive in a desert, and how a watch might surprisingly help with that...
It has a spring in it
What do ghosts do before they enter a haunted house?
Think about what ghosts might need to do to prepare themselves before entering a haunted house... It's a "boo"-tifully simple answer!
Wipe their sheets.
Why is a ferry boat like a good rule?
Think about the journey, not the destination...
Because it works both ways.
How do you make an orange giggle in the tub?
Think about a common phrase people use when they're happy and relaxed, especially in a tub...
Tickle its navel.
Why was the dog kicked out of the flea circus?
"Think about the dog's role in the circus and how it might not be living up to its job description..."
Because he stole the show!
How do you communicate with a monster that lives on the seabed?
"Think about a way that doesn't involve speaking..."
Drop him a line.
When may a man call his wife "honey"?
Think about the multiple meanings of the word "honey"!
When she has a comb in her hair.
What do computer programmers sing in the shower?
Think "algorithm" meets "harmony"...
Disc-o.
My fleece is white as snow. Everywhere that Mary goes, I go. What am I?
A lamb.
Through me, you see through things. What am I?
An X-ray machine.
Why are 1999 ten pound notes worth more than 1993 ten pound notes?
Because there are more of them!
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?
The "Submarine" Captain ordered the crew to dive.
If you screw a light bulb into a socket by turning the bulb toward the right with your right hand, which way would you turn the socket with your left hand in order to unscrew it while holding the bulb stationary?
To the right. It's always the same direction.
What is served, but not by a waiter; and an ace but not a card?
A volleyball: A volleyball serve that drops without the opposing team touching it is called an ace. Also, a tennis ball. In tennis, an ace is a legal serve that is not touched by the receiver, winning the point for the server.
I have a bee in my hand. What is in my eye?
Beauty, as beauty is in the eye of the BEE-holder.
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?
The Nike Symbol.
When are you most likely to see through a man?
When he has a pain (pane) in his stomach.
What wears an eyepatch and robs ships at night?
A vampirate.
There are 4 borthers 3 of them want to buy a television which is 30 pounds. Each of them pay 10 pound each they give the money to the fourth brother and asked him to go into town and buy the television. When he got there the man said there was 5 pounds off so the fourth brother took the 5 pound and television and left. He decided to make some money out of this so he took 2 pounds and give the other 3 pounds to his brothers. So the 3 brothers only payed 9 pounds each. 3 times 9 is 27 were is the last pound?
Add 3 on to 25 = 28 then add 2
A baseball and a bat combined cost $1.10. If the bat costs $1 more than the baseball, how much does the baseball cost?
If you said $0.10, you're wrong. The answer is $0.05 because the bat, costing $1 more than the baseball, will cost $1.05. $1.05+$0.05 is $1.10.
A man while looking at a photograph said, "Brothers and sisters have I none. That man's father is my father's son." Who was the person in the photograph?
That man's son.
How can you hold a piece of string, one end in each hand, and tie a knot in the string with out letting go of either end?
Cross your arms before you seize the ends of the string. Uncross your arms and it will tie a knot!
Who is next to a king on his throne?
His Queen.
Where is there no south, west, nor east, and weather is not fit for man or beast?
The South Pole.
Why was the student's homework in his father's handwriting?
Because the student borrowed his pen.
You are in a room that is completely bricked in on all four sides, including the ceiling and floor. You have nothing but a mirror and a wooden table in the room with you. How do you get out?
You look in the mirror you see what you saw, you take the saw and you cut the table in half, two halves make a whole, and you climb out the hole.
What 4-letter word can be written forward, backward or upside down, and can still be read from left to right?
NOON.
If there are four sheep, two dogs, and one herds-men, how many feet are there?
Two. Sheep have hooves; dogs have paws; only people have feet.
You answer me, although I never ask you questions. What am I?
A telephone.
When is music like vegetables?
When there are two beats (beets) to the measure.
If you drop a yellow hat in the Red Sea, what does it become?
Wet, duh!
What fruit has its seeds on the outside?
A strawberry! A strawberry is the only fruit that wears its seeds on the outside.
The leaves are on the fruit, The fruits is on the leaves. What is it?
A pineapple.
What's 3/7 chicken, 2/3 cat, and 2/4 goat?
Chicago. The first three words out of seven of chicken are CHI, the first two words out of 3 of cat are CA, and the first two words out of goat are GO. Therefore making, (CHI)(CA)(GO).
There is a man, with his horse he is going to a town. The man went to the town on Monday. He stayed there for 3 days and then he came back on Friday. How? His horse was not tired, he wasn't sleepy and took rest.
The horse's name was Friday.
Excuse me, waiter, this food tastes funny?
Then why aren't you laughing?
Noelani is outside a shop. She cant read the signs but she knows she needs to go in to make a purchase. What store is she at?
Eye glasses store.
What is an alien's favorite outdoor game to play with humans?
Flying disc.
What is so fragile that when you say its name you break it?
Silence.
What did the first casket say to the second casket?
Is that you coffin?
What can you break without hitting or dropping it?
A promise.
What are the next two letters in the series? D E J A F E M A A P M A J U J U _ _
A U First two letters of months of the year.
Where do pilots keep their personal things?
In air pockets.
What does no man want, yet no man wants to lose?
His job.
Why is your nose not 12 inches long?
Because it would then be a foot.
What table has not a leg to stand on?
The multiplication table or periodic table of elements.
What is the most slippery country in the world?
Think about a country's name that sounds like a slippery substance...
Greece!
How do you know when your alarm clock is hungry?
Think about the sounds an alarm clock makes...
When it goes back four (for) seconds.
The more you dry yourself with me the more I get wet. What am I?
Think about something you use after a shower or bath, and the more you use it, the more it absorbs...
A towel.
How far can a dog run into the woods?
Think about the question literally...
Halfway, any farther and he would be running out of the woods.
I know a word of letters three, add two and fewer there will be?
Think about a common, everyday word that has three letters, and when you add two letters to it, it actually means the opposite, or "fewer" in quantity. The answer is a word that is often used in counting or measuring things.
The word "few". Add "er" and it becomes fewer.
What lets you walk through walls?
Think about something that is often found on walls, but is not a physical object...
Doors!
When are cooks cruel?
Think about a specific cooking method that involves a sudden change in temperature...
When they beat the eggs and whip the cream.
What did the pirate say on his 80th birthday?
"A phrase that's often exclaimed in excitement, but with a twist that relates to the pirate's age..."
Arrgh! Aye Matey! (Arrgh! I'm 80!)
What did the skeleton order at the restaurant?
Think about something that's "off the bone"...
Spare-ribs!
Where do Dutch hamsters live?
Think about a common phrase or word associated with the Netherlands...
In Ham-sterdam.
I'm essential to most flight, But can't fly on my own. What am I?
Think about something that's crucial for an aircraft to take to the skies, yet it itself is grounded...
Feathers.
What is in the middle of Paris?
Think about the actual word "Paris" rather than the city itself...
The letter R.
Where should you put a noisy dog?
Think about a place where the dog's noise won't be a disturbance, and it's a common location where people often put things...
In a barking lot!
What does everybody give and few take?
Think about something that people often offer freely, but rarely receive in return...
Advice.
Why is it so cold on Christmas?
"Think about the month, not the holiday..."
Because it's in Decembrrr!
You have 10 fish. 5 of your fish drowned. 3 came back to life. How many fish do you have left?
Think about the fact that fish can't actually drown...
Fish can't drown. (LOL I know, still easy)
How do you make a pirate angry?
Think about something a pirate loves, and then think about taking it away...
Take away the "p" and he becomes irate.
What tree is most warmly clad?
Think about a type of tree that's often associated with winter and the holiday season...
A Fir Tree.
Why do we look over a stone wall?
Think about the words "look over" in a more literal sense...
Because we cannot see through it.
When does a public speaker steal lumber?
Think about a specific moment during a presentation when the speaker might be "taking" something from the audience...
When he takes the floor.
Why does a firefly glow?
Think about what a firefly needs to do to find a special someone in the dark...
It eats light meals.
Why can't turtles play baseball?
Think about the physical characteristics of turtles that might make it difficult for them to participate in a game that requires quick movements and precise actions...
They can't run home.
What's the only thing you know for sure is going to happen?
Think about something that is universally true, and is always going to occur, no matter what... It's not a specific event, but rather a general certainty...
Dying.
What game makes the most noise?
Think about a game that's often played in a crowded room, with lots of excitement and energy...
Tennis, you can't play it without raising a racket!
Why do criminals shower so often?
Think about the " Soap" opera connection...
They like to make a clean getaway.
What is the difference between a coat and a baby?
Think about something you can "put on" versus something that "grows on"...
The one you wear, the other you were.
What gets bigger the more you take away?
Think about something that has a lot of "holes" in it...
A hole.
Why is a dirty rug like a bad boy?
Think about the ways in which a dirty rug and a bad boy might both be "trouble" for someone...
Both need beating.
Why is the sun like a good loaf of bread?
Think about the different layers of a loaf of bread...
Because it's light when it rises.
What is there in your house that ought to be looked into?
Think about a common household item that serves as a window to the outside world...
A mirror.
Why was 6 afraid of 9 on new years eve?
Think about the clock striking midnight...
Because 9 ate (eight) 7 6.
Where were English kings usually crowned?
Think about a famous abbey in England that's steeped in history and has been the site of many coronations...
On their heads.
What is the scariest side of a haunted house?
Here's a hint: Think about the direction you'd least want to face when leaving a haunted house...
The inside.
What has lots of legs and smells nice?
Think about something you might find in a garden or a park, and is often associated with beauty and fragrance...
A scent-ipede.
Which would see most clearly in total darkness? A bat, a tiger, or an owl.
Think about what makes each of these creatures special, and how that might relate to their ability to "see" in the dark...
None. In total darkness it is impossible to see anything.
Tuesday, Bill and Jim went to a restaurant they ordered and ate their food and stuff like that. Then they paid the bill, but neither Bill nor Jim paid the bill. Who did?
Think about the names...
Tuesday did because in english to say a day you say "on" before the day!!!
What kind of drinks do aliens like best?
Think about a type of drink that's "out of this world"...
Gravi-tea.
What do snakes do after a fight?
Think about the aftermath of a intense confrontation, and how snakes might need to "recoil" from the situation...
They hiss and make up!
What usually becomes a woman?
Think about a stage of life...
A little girl.
When is a boy like a pony?
Think about a common activity that both a boy and a pony might do, and how that activity relates to their names...
When he is a little hoarse.
I sent one part. What is the anagrammed word?
It seems like you've given me a partial riddle! Here's a hint for the anagrammed word: The unscrambled word is something you might find in a sentence.
Presentation.
What does DNA stand for?
A clever one! Here's a hint: Think "Double"
National Dyslexics Association.
Why can't you keep a clock in jail?
Think about the concept of "time" in a prison setting...
Because time is always running out
Why do many orchestras have bad names?
Think about the musical term that describes the group of musicians, and how it relates to the quality of their name...
Because they don't know how to conduct themselves.
When is a door not a door?
Think about a situation where the word "door" is used, but it's not referring to a physical entrance or exit...
When it is ajar.
What is that which never uses its teeth for eating purposes?
Think about something that has teeth, but not for chewing or biting food...
A comb.
When is a bright idea like a clock?
Think about the hands of a clock and how they can also be associated with a bright idea...
When it strikes one.
What do outlaws eat with their milk?
Cereal-ously think about a type of food that's often associated with the "wild west"!
Crookies.
I'm flat. You use me everyday. You need me to live. But you give me away everyday. I'm coloured and I have a founding father on me. What am I?
Think about something you use daily, is often colored, and has a historical figure on it... Check your pocket or purse!
A bill.
There was a man who everybody called Batman he knew nothing about bats and thought they were gross. He still loved it when people called him Batman! How could this be?
Think about the name "Batman" and how it might be related to the man's profession or characteristics, rather than his knowledge of or affinity for bats.
He was the star baseball player!
When is a man like a snake?
Think about a man's behavior or action that is similar to a snake's characteristic...
When he gets rattled.
I am something, I kiss my momma before i die. What am I?
Think about something that has a "life cycle" and is often associated with a mother...
A matchstick.
After sneaking in the abode, had he met this influential figure, he would cut his carpus, he thought to himself, who was he?
Think about a famous historical figure who was known for his wrists...
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Each clue leads to a word beginning with B.A.T. 1. A BAT used by an orchestra conductor. 2. This BAT fight crime. 3. A BAT that you soak in. 4. Which BAT stores electricity? 5. This naval BAT sails the sea. What are the answers?
"Look for words that are not necessarily related to the flying creature, but all start with the letters B-A-T..."
1. BATon 2. BATman 3. BATh 4. BATtery 5. BATtle ship
The sharp slim blade, that cuts the wind. What is it?
Think about something you might find on a sailboat or a windy day...
A blade of grass.
Slippery, wet and greasy, when its in its easy, when it out it jumps about, slippery wet and greasy. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, and how it behaves when it's inside a container versus when it's outside...
A Fish.
What didn't Adam and Eve have that everyone else has?
Think about the very beginning of humanity... and something that is acquired over time.
Parents.
What islands should have good singers?
Think about the names of the islands and how they might relate to music...
The Canary islands.
What is Medusa's favorite cheese?
A hiss-terical question! Here's a hint: Think about the "petrifying" effect Medusa has on people...
Gorgonzola.
How is a person in jail like a sinking ship?
Both are "losing their freedom"
Both want to be bailed out.
I am present in a laptop. I am also a human's t-shirt. I have the highest mark in class. I am usually described as something above. What am I?
Think about a word that has multiple meanings, and one of those meanings is a physical location...
I'm top.
What chins are never shaved?
Think about a type of "chin" that is not a part of the human body...
Sea Urchins.
What is the noblest musical instrument?
The answer is often overlooked, yet it's something you might "hear" every day...
An upright piano.
What is the difference between a hungry man and a glutton?
"One is hungry for food, the other is food for thought..."
One longs to eat and the other eats too long.
Why were the tennis players arrested?
Think about the "serve" in tennis...
Because they had racquets.
What are three things that have eyes, yet can't see?
Think about objects you might find in a typical household, and consider the different meanings of the word "eyes"...
Needle, storm and potato.
Who was the most famous cat in the wild west?
"Purr-haps you're thinking of a feline with a similar name to a notorious outlaw..."
Kit-ty Carson.
What animal would you get crossed a duck, a beaver, and an otter?
Think about the characteristics of each animal and what they have in common... It's not about physical appearance, but rather about their habits and environments!
A platypus.
Which is the oldest tree?
Think about a tree that's not necessarily a living one...
The elder.
What is it that is full all day and empty at night?
Think about something that people use every day, and its "fullness" is related to its purpose, but at night, it's no longer needed, so it becomes "empty".
Shoes.
What is the proper length for a lady's skirt?
"Look to the lady's eyes for the answer..."
A little above two feet.
Who is a painstaking man?
Think about a profession that involves a lot of careful and meticulous work, often with tiny details...
The dentist.
I am the symbol of prying and meddling, for I smell fish that is worth a roundabout fish to fry. What am I?
Think about a word that is associated with being nosy or intrusive, and also has a connection to the sense of smell...
A nose.
I am needed to survive, but when am here there is evil and good, when am gone others come in, you don't seek me you die. What I am?
Think about something that is essential for human existence, but its presence can bring about both positive and negative consequences. It's a delicate balance, and without it, others will take its place, but if you don't have it, you'll perish.
Money.
On which side of a church is the graveyard always situated?
Think about the word "graveyard" and its connection to the church, rather than the physical location...
On the outside, of course.
There is 10 birds on a branch, a man shot 5 of them. How many were left?
Think about the state of the birds that were shot...
Zero, because when birds see someone coming or hear something they fly away.
What exists but no-body can enter and is unreachable in life?
Think about a concept, not a physical space...
Heaven.
Why did the prison about to get hanged say when he got pardoned?
Think about the words a person would say when they're given a second chance at life...
"No noose is good noose."
What is the freedom of birds and the pen of old men?
Think about the tools used by writers of the past, and the unencumbered nature of our feathered friends...
Feathers. Feathers make up a bird's wings, giving it flight or its freedom. Quill pens were used by men in older times.
I am something, I am endless as chain. Once you have me you are bound for life but young girls want me. What am I?
Think about something that can be endless, like a chain, but is also often associated with young girls... It's something they often dream of having, but once they get it, it can be a lifelong commitment!
A wedding ring.
A ship that puts a road in order, What is it?
Think about a type of ship that is often associated with paving or laying down a path...
A smoothing iron.
When is a clock dangerous?
Think about a clock's hands...
When it runs down and strikes.
Why is a bubble like a bruise?
Think about what happens to both bubbles and bruises over time...
Because it comes from a blow.
Now matter what, I come to you round, Floating up, floating down, A single pop, I'm on the ground, Then comes your unpleasant frown. What am I?
Think about something that is often associated with celebrations, but can also bring disappointment and frustration when it meets its demise...
I am a bubble. Bubbles always come out round no matter how you blow it. Bubbles also pop when they touch the ground. Usually bubbles go up and then down. Most of the time you and I will frown when a bubble pops. Therefore, the answer is a bubble.
What does a stone become when in the water?
Think about a wordplay involving a common phenomenon that occurs when a stone is submerged in water...
A whetstone.
Why does this light shine?
Think about something you might find in a mirror...
It was turned on.
What type of drum are you not able to play?
Think about a type of drum that is not typically played with drumsticks or your hands...
Conundrum.
How do you make a strawberry shake?
Think "outside the blender"...
Introduce it to Jesse James.
What is the difference between the North Pole and the South Pole?
Think about the direction of the letters in the names of the two poles...
All the difference in the world.
I am walking and i don't see my tie. Where did it go?
You're not wearing a suit!
On my shoe.
What did the robber get his wife for her birthday?
Think about something a robber might "take" that's not necessarily stolen goods...
A stole.
In what place did the rooster crow when all the world heard him?
Think biblical...
In Noah's Ark.
When does one become soured?
Think about a common food item that changes its taste or state when it's left out for too long...
When he is in a pickle.
What animal probably likes doors?
Think about an animal that often enters or exits a particular place, and its name has a word that sounds similar to "doors"...
A doormouse.
What take longer run through. 1st and 2nd or 2nd and 3rd?
Think about a common sequence of events where the "running through" makes sense, and consider how the length of time changes as you move from one step to the next...
2nd and 3rd because you have to go through a shortstop.
Cleopatra and Anthony were near a fish bowl and somehow they died. What happened?
Think "ancient" and "poison"...
Cleopatra and Anthony were fish and a cat knocked over their fish bowl and since fish can't survive without water they died!!
Why are trees in winter like troublesome visitors?
Think about the way trees change during the winter season, and how that might relate to the way you might feel about certain guests...
Because it's a long time before they leave.
An american guy died and went to hell. What were his last words?
"Think about a place that's associated with heat, and a phrase that's often used when leaving it..."
Hell-O (Hello)
Why did the jelly roll?
Think about a common phrase used to describe someone or something that's moving quickly or fleeing from a situation...
It saw the apple turn over.
What is a pirates favorite word?
Shiver me timbers! Here's a hint: It's a word that pirates use to express enthusiasm or excitement, and it's often shouted loudly when they discover hidden treasure!
Arrgh.
A man has 9 children. Half of them are boys. How is this possible?
Think about the word "half"... does it necessarily mean 50%?
they are all boys
What is the only common four-letter English word that ends in the suffix -eny?
Think about a feeling or emotion that is often associated with being grateful or thankful...
Deny.
What kind of money do vampires use?
Think "blood" relatives in the financial world...
Blood money!
Why is coffee like an axe with a dull edge?
Think about how both coffee and an axe with a dull edge can be "ground" down...
Because it must be ground before it is used.
What is the difference between a deer fleeing from hunters and a midget witch?
One is "running" from something, while the other is "flying" from something...
One is a hunted stag and the other a stunted hag.
When are eyes not eyes?
Think about a common phrase or expression that uses the word "eyes", but isn't referring to the organs of sight...
When the wind makes them water.
How do hangmen keep up with current events?
Think about the "tools" of their trade...
They read the noose-paper.
What is the next letter? W, I, T, N, ..?
Think about the first letter of a word that is often used to ask a question...
L!
What does the artist like to draw best?
Think about what an artist might draw that is also a part of themselves...
His salary.
Bob fell over 30 feet but there was not a scratch, bruise, or broken bone. He did not get hurt at all. How is that possible?
Think about a situation where Bob's fall would be "cushioned" or "slowed down" somehow...
He fell over 30 peoples feet at the movie theaters.
You can get fooled by me and you have no clue what you are doing, you can see them day and night. What am I?
"Think about something that can be misleading or deceiving, yet it's always visible to our eyes, regardless of the time of day..."
A sign.
What is dressed when night falls and undressed when day breaks?
Think about something that changes its "appearance" depending on the time of day...
Fire.
When is a ship at sea not on the water?
Think about the ship's name...
When she is on fire.
What kind of personality disorder does Venterloquin have when he had a conversation with his partner? Venterloquin: partner is it you that kill my friend out of jealousy? If so , I understand forgive me partner for hanging much more time on him than to you my dear partner. Muppet: No partner, it is you who kill your friend after you caught your wife red handed while she is cheating at your back.
A clever riddle! Here's a hint: Think about the names used in the conversation...
Split personality or Associative Identity Disorder.
How do you divide 10 apples into 11 people?
Think about the word "divide" in a different way...
You make applesauce.
You and four other people robbed a bank for 200,000,000 dollars you evenly split the money for every person you get 25% of the money how much do you get.
Think you can solve it? Here's a hint: You're not one of the five people who robbed the bank...
You get a 100% cut because 25% x 4 = 100%.
Why is a ferry boat like a good rule?
Think about how a ferry boat helps people "follow" a certain path...
Because it works both ways.
There is a girl named Elise Rose. 2 visitors come to her home and ask "where is Elise Rose?" Where is she?
The answer is hidden in plain sight... or should I say, in plain name?
In the Garden!
When may a man call his wife "honey"?
Think about the multiple meanings of the word "honey"...
When she has a comb in her hair.
I'm not sure where everyone is and there are grave's here. Where am I?
A grave yard.
A man called 911 and said he saw a masked man, the police said where are you? They said 3325 Quader Street, when the police went there, they never came back. Why?
The man who called is the masked man.
How can you be sure the engine in your car isn't missing?
Lift the hood and look in.
A man walked in to a bar and asked for a glass of water the bar man took out a gun and poined it at him the man who asked for the glass of water just smiled and walked away happy Why?
He had the hicupps
When are you most likely to see through a man?
When he has a pain (pane) in his stomach.
What is one animal that can see at night but is blinded during the day?
A bat and 1=a.
A policeman bursts through the door, and he finds exactly what the caller described. A man is hanging from the ceiling of the house. There was no furniture, no windows and the man was not psychically killed, or poisoned. The only thing the policeman found was a puddle of water. How did the man hang himself?
He stood on an ice cube to hang himself, which was slow and painful.
Which has more tails? A. 1 Dog B. 2 Dogs C. 3 Dogs D. No Dog
D. No Dog NO dog has more tails!
I have a mouth, no butt, two cranes and floating vessels. What am I?
A ship dock!
What came first the chicken or the egg?
The chicken. There had to be a chicken in order for the egg to be layed.
What is the difference between a lady and a postage stamp?
One is female, the other is mail-fee.
Pregnant every time you see her, yet she never will give birth. What is it?
Full Moon
Thirty white horses on a red hill, First they champ, Then they stamp, Then they stand still. What are they?
Teeth.
I am not alive, but I grow; I don't have lungs, but I need air; I don't have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
Fire.
I am something people love or hate. I change people's appearances and thoughts. If a person takes care of them self I will go up even higher. To some people, I will fool them. To others, I am a mystery. Some people might want to try and hide me but I will show. No matter how hard people try I will Never go down. What am I?
Age.
I am white when I am dirty, and black when I am clean. What am I?
A blackboard.
My life can be measured in hours, I serve by being devoured. Thin, I am quick. Fat, I am slow. Wind is my foe. What am I?
I am a candle.
I am as light as a feather, yet no man can hold me for long. What am I?
Your Breath.
I am taken from a mine, and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released, and yet I am used by almost everybody. What am I?
Pencil lead.
The more you take away, the more I become. What am I?
A hole.
I have two hands, but I can not scratch myself. What am I?
A clock.
Always in you, Sometimes on you; If I surround you, I can kill you. What am I?
Water.
I can be cracked, I can be made. I can be told, I can be played. What am I?
A Joke!
I am the beginning of the end, and the end of time and space. I am essential to creation, and I surround every place. What am I?
The letter E. End, timE, spacE, Every placE
I have no feet, no hands, no wings, but I climb to the sky. What am I?
Smoke.
Look in my face, I am somebody; Look in my back, I am nobody. What am I?
I am a mirror.
I have a little house in which I live all alone. It has no doors or windows, and if I want to go out I must break through the wall. What am I?
A chick in an egg.
I'm as small as an ant, as big as a whale. I'll approach like a breeze but can come like a gale. By some, I get hit, but all have shown fear. I'll dance to the music, though I can't hear. Of names, I have many, of names I have one. I'm as slow as a snail, but from me, you can't run. What am I?
I am a shadow.
I am a word of six; my first three letters refer to an automobile; my last three letters refer to a household animal; my first four letters is a fish; my whole is found in your room. What am I?
A carpet.
I'm tall when I'm young and I'm short when I'm old. What am I?
A candle or a pencil.
There is a green house. Inside the green house, there is a white house Inside the white house there is a red house. Inside the red house, there are lots of babies. What is it?
It is a watermelon. Explanation: The skin of the watermelon is green (green house), the watermelon rind is white (white house), the watermelon flesh is red (red house), and the watermelon seeds located in the red flesh are the babies.
You can touch me, You can break me, You should win me if you want to be mine. What am I?
A heart.
I can't be bought, but I can be stolen with a glance. I'm worthless to one, but priceless to two. What am I?
Love.
I'm white, and used for cutting and grinding. When I'm damaged, humans usually remove me or fill me. For most animals I am a useful tool. What am I?
A tooth!
If you drop me, I'm sure to crack. Give me a smile, and I'll always smile back. What am I?
A mirror.
Until I am measured I am not known, Yet how you miss me when I have flown. What Am I?
Time.
Four fingers and a thumb, Yet flesh and blood, I have none. What am I?
A glove.
I have a thousand needles but I do not sew. What am I?
A Porcupine.
You answer me, although I never ask you questions. What am I?
A telephone.
I run all around the pasture but never move. What am I?
A fence.
No matter how little or how much you use me, you change me every month. What am I?
A Calendar.
I reach for the sky, but clutch to the ground; sometimes I leave, but I am always around. What am I?
I am Tree.
I act like a cat, I look like a cat, Yet I am not a cat. What am I?
Kitten.
I am strong enough to smash ships, but I fear the Sun. What am I?
Think about something that can exert immense force on the surface of the ocean, but is vulnerable to the warmth and light of the sky...
Ice.
I'm found in socks, scarves, and mittens. I'm found in the paws of playful kittens. What am I?
Think about something that's often associated with warmth and coziness...
Yarn.
I always follow you around, everywhere you go at night. I look very bright to people, but I can make the sun dark. I can be in many different forms and shapes. What am I?
Think about something that is always with you at night, but its presence can also affect the daytime...
The moon!
I may be simple, I may be complex; I may have a name, but no gender or sex; I am often a question, or statement as a setup; I tend to have an answer, 'til you find it I won't let up. What am I?
Think about something that can be either straightforward or multi-layered, and is often used to prompt a response or spark curiosity...
A riddle.
I am six letters. When you take one away I am twelve. What am I?
Think about a common unit of measurement...
The word Dozens.
I run in and out of town all day and night. What am I?
Think about something that moves through the streets of a town, constantly entering and exiting, without ever stopping...
A road.
Tool of thief, toy of queen. Always used to be unseen. Sign of joy, sign of sorrow. Giving all likeness borrowed. What am I?
Think about something that can be used for both good and bad, and is often associated with concealment or disguise...
A mask.
A very pretty thing am I, fluttering in the pale-blue sky. Delicate, fragile on the wing, indeed I am a pretty thing. What am I?
Think of something that is often associated with beauty, innocence, and a gentle touch, and is commonly found in the sky on a sunny day...
I am a Butterfly.
I never was, am always to be, No one ever saw me, nor ever will, And yet I am the confidence of all to live and breathe on this terrestrial ball. What am I?
Think about something that doesn't exist in the present, but is always anticipated or expected to happen in the future, and is essential for humanity's survival...
Tomorrow.
I was carried into a dark room and set on fire. I wept, and then my head was cut off. What am I?
Think about a common object that's often associated with celebrations and special occasions...
A Candle.
A slender body, a tiny eye, no matter what happens, I never cry. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, often used for a specific task, and its physical characteristics match the description...
A needle.
Three lives have I. Gentle enough to soothe the skin, Light enough to caress the sky, Hard enough to crack rocks. What am I?
Think about something that can exist in different forms or states, and how its properties change depending on those states...
Water. Explanation: Water can be in the form of a liquid, solid (ice), and/or a gas (water vapor) which is represented by "three lives". As a liquid, it is used to bathe, as a gas it creates clouds that float in the sky, and as a solid (ice), it can split rocks or create glaciers that scour the earth as they move downhill.
I am the beginning of sorrow and the end of sickness. You cannot express happiness without me, yet I am in the midst of crosses. I am always in risk, yet never in danger. You may find me in the sun, but I am never out of darkness. What am I?
Think about a single letter that can be found in many words related to the descriptions given...
The letter S.
Forward I am heavy, but backward I am not. What am I?
Think about a word that changes its meaning or property when its letters are reversed...
The word Ton.
I can be long, or I can be short. I can be grown, and I can be bought. I can be painted, or left bare. I can be round, or square. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a garden or a park, and how it can vary in appearance and characteristics...
Your fingernails.
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 consider the word "dry" in a more literal sense...
I am the birds shadow.
You go at red but stop at green. What am I?
Think about something you might find at an intersection...
Watermelon! You eat the red part, and you stop eating at the green part.
A little pool with two layers of wall around it. One white and soft and the other dark and hard, amidst a light brown grassy lawn with an outline of green grass. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a backyard or a park, and consider the different textures and colors mentioned in the riddle...
A Coconut.
I'm so fast you can't see me, though everyone else can see straight through me. I won't stop until the day you die. What am I?
Think about something that moves quickly, is invisible to the person it's affecting, but others can see right through it, and it's a constant presence in a person's life until death...
The blink of an eye.
I come in many colors and I am very thin, I am found in every country, even in your home, I am very important, you can be very creative with me, I can even help you learn. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a box or on a desk, used for a variety of purposes, from art projects to taking notes...
Paper!
I pass before the sun, yet make no shadow. What am I?
Think about something that moves quickly, and its existence is fleeting, yet it's closely related to the sun...
The wind.
Some try to hide, some try to cheat; but time will show, we always will meet. What am I?
"Think about something that is inevitable, and no matter how hard you try to avoid or deceive, it will always catch up with you..."
I am death.
I look at you, you look at me, I raise my right, you raise your left. What am I?
"Think about a common, everyday situation where people face each other..."
Your reflection in a mirror.
I hurt the most when lost, yet also when not had at all. I'm sometimes the hardest to express, but the easiest to ignore. I can be given to many, or just one. What am I?
"Think about something that can be a source of both pain and comfort, and is often difficult to put into words..."
Love.
You will always find me in the past. I can be created in the present, But the future can never taint me. What am I?
"Think about something that leaves a permanent mark or record..."
History.
Some will use me, while others will not, some have remembered, while others have forgot. For profit or gain, I'm used expertly, I can't be picked off the ground or tossed into the sea. Only gained from patience and time, can you unravel my rhyme. What am I?
Think about something that requires effort and dedication to acquire, but can't be physically found or obtained through shortcuts...
I'm Knowledge.
I am useless when together but useful when I am broken apart. What am I?
Think about something that loses its purpose or functionality when its individual components are connected or united, but becomes useful or serves a purpose when those same components are separated or divided.
I am an egg.
I run through hills; I veer around mountains. I leap over rivers and crawl through the forests. Step out your door to find me. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a map...
Roads.
When I point up it's bright, but when I point down it's dark. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a room, and how its direction can affect the amount of light around it...
A Light Switch.
The things I bite, they don't bleed, I don't bite until you push me; I bring my victims together each time I bite, But they'll come undone if you pull it just right. What am I?
Think about something you use every day, often without even realizing it, and which has a very specific purpose...
A Stapler.
I am the ruler of shovels, I have a double. I am as thin as a knife, I have a wife. What am I?
Think about a common gardening tool that has a "double" or a paired counterpart, and its "wife" might be a related but distinct object. The answer is something you might find in a shed or a garden...
The King of Spades (from a deck of cards).
I am a path situated between high natural masses. Remove my first letter and you have a path situated between man-made masses. What am I?
Think about geography and infrastructure...
A Valley.
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 in pairs or sets of four at a table, and its small, white, and round shape is a key part of its appeal...
Ping Pong Balls.
I'm like a doll, But I'm not for playing; I stand up straight, but if windy I may be laying; I'm well-known and famous for having no brain; I work outside both day and night in sunshine or in rain. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a public place, often seen but not interacted with, and is known for its "emptiness" or lack of thought...
A Scarecrow.
They fill me up and you empty me, almost everyday; if you raise my arm, I work the opposite way. What am I?
Think about an object you use daily, where you add something to it, then remove it, and its "arm" can be lifted to change its function...
A mailbox.
The more there is the less you see. What is it?
Think about something that grows or accumulates, but as it does, it becomes less visible or transparent...
Fog.
Lighter than what I am made of, More of me is hidden Than is seen. What am I?
Think about something that is often associated with being "heavy" or "dense", but surprisingly, it's actually lighter than its constituent parts. Also, consider an object where most of its mass is not visible to the naked eye...
An iceberg.
You can't see me, but I can see you; To be more specific, I see through. What am I?
Think about something that is transparent, yet allows you to see through it...
An X-Ray.
First I am dried, then I am wet; The longer I swim, the more taste you get. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, and how it changes when it's used in cooking...
Tea.
I don't have eyes, but once I did see. Once I had thoughts, but now I'm white and empty. What am I?
Think about something that was once full of life and activity, but is now drained of its vitality...
I am a skull.
From the beginning of eternity To the end of time and space From the beginning of every end And the end of every place. What am I?
Think about the concept that is present at every point in existence, yet is not a physical entity...
The letter E.
I have no voice and yet I speak to you, I tell of all things in the world that people do. I have leaves, but I am not a tree, I have pages, but I am not a bride or royalty. I have a spine and hinges, but I am not a man or a door, I have told you all, I cannot tell you more. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a library or a bookshelf, something that conveys information and stories, but isn't a living thing...
A Book.
I have four legs but never walk I may be covered in flowers but have no soil I hold food three times a day but never eat a meal. What am I?
Think about a common piece of furniture found in many homes, often decorated with flowers or other ornaments, and used to hold food and drinks...
A table.
I have a big mouth and I am also quite loud! I am NOT a gossip but I do get involved with everyone's dirty business. What am I?
Think about something that's often found in a busy, crowded area, and is used by many people, but also has a reputation for being "dirty" or "grimy"...
A Vacuum Cleaner.
You can drop me from the tallest building and I will be well, but if u drop me in water I die. What am I?
Think about something that can withstand a great fall, but is vulnerable to a liquid environment...
Paper.
Pronounced as one letter, And written with three, Two letters there are, And two only in me. I'm double, I'm single, I'm black, blue, and gray, I'm read from both ends And the same either way. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a dictionary or a book...
An eye.
I have four wings, but cannot fly, I never laugh and never cry; On the same spot, I'm always found, toiling away with little sound. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, and the "wings" might not be what you expect...
A Windmill.
The more of these you take, the more appear behind you. What am I?
Think about something you do every day, and the more you do it, the more "tracks" you leave behind...
Steps.
You buy me taken apart, To redo what has been undone; Four of my pieces have one sharp corner, The rest of them have none. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a sewing kit or a tailor's shop...
A jigsaw puzzle.
I fly when I am born, lie when I'm alive, and run when I am dead. What am I?
Think about something that changes its behavior dramatically as it transitions from one stage of its "life" to another...
A snowflake.
I love to dance and twist and prance, I shake my tail, and as away I sail, wingless I fly into the sky. What am I?
Think about something that moves with a flowing motion, often in a whimsical or carefree way, and is commonly associated with celebrations or joyful events...
A Kite.
I start with the letter e, I end with the letter e. I contain only one letter, Yet I am not the letter e! What am I?
Think about something that can be "contained" or "held" within itself, and has a special connection to the letter "e"...
An Envelope.
I am essential to life, yet I can take your breath away. I am both in you and around you. What am I?
Think about something that is vital for human survival, but can also be overwhelming or even dangerous in excess...
Water.
Until I am measured, I am not known. Yet how you miss me, when I have flown. What am I?
Think about something that is often overlooked or underappreciated until it's quantified or noticed, but once it's gone, it's deeply felt.
I am Time.
I look flat, but I am deep, Hidden realms I shelter. Lives I take, but food I offer. At times I am beautiful. I can be calm, angry and turbulent. I have no heart, but offer pleasure as well as death. No man can own me, yet I encompass what all men must have. What am I?
Think about a natural element that can be both serene and violent, providing sustenance while also posing a threat, and is essential for human survival...
An ocean.
I am a stain in your memories, many times you question me. What am I?
Think about the past conversations you've had with others, and the things that can leave a lasting impression, both good and bad...
I am your past.
Spelled forwards I'm what you do every day, Spelled backward I'm something you hate. What am I?
Think about a common daily activity that involves a word that can be spelled forwards and backwards, and consider how the reversed spelling might evoke a strong negative emotion...
Live <-> Evil.
I am free yet priceless, you can't own me but you can use me, you can't keep me but you can spend me. Once you lost me you can never have me back. What am I?
Think about something that is intangible, yet extremely valuable, and is often associated with time...
Time.
I'm found in the sea and on land but I can't walk or swim. I travel by foot but I'm toeless. No matter where I go I'm never far from home. What am I?
Think about something that can be found in both sea and land, but doesn't have the ability to move on its own. It's often associated with human activity, and its "foot" is not a living part.
A snail.
I can fill a room or just one heart. Others can have me, but I can't be shared. What am I?
Think about something that can have a profound emotional impact, yet can't be divided or distributed among multiple people...
Loneliness.
When I'm new, I'm worthless. After I'm old and used, I'm worth hundreds, thousands, and millions. What am I?
Think about something that starts with little to no value, but as time passes and it's handled or processed, its value increases exponentially...
A canvas. A blank canvas is worthless until it becomes a painting!
Different lights do make me strange, thus into different sizes, I will change. What am I?
Think about something that can be altered or transformed by various sources of illumination, and its appearance can vary in scale depending on the light it receives...
I am the pupil of an eye.
I am four letters long, I can be seen in the sky, I am the ocean & I am the sea. Can you guess me?
Here's a hint: Think about a word that can have multiple meanings, and its meanings are all related to the descriptions given. It's a very common word, and you might be looking at it right now...
The color Blue.
I am two-faced but bare only one, I have no legs but travel widely. Men spill much blood over me, kings leave there imprint on me. I have greatest power when given away, yet lust for me keeps me locked away. What am I?
"Think about something that has a dual nature, is often associated with conflict and power, and is paradoxically more powerful when surrendered..."
A Coin.
Die without me, Never thank me. Walk right through me, Never feel me. Always watching, Never speaking. Always lurking, Never seen. What am I?
"Think about something that is always present, yet often overlooked, and is not perceived by our senses..."
Air.
I can be hairy and itchy all over. I hang on a stick. I can be the scariest thing you have ever seen. I stand in the middle of nowhere. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a spooky setting, like a horror movie or a haunted house...
A scarecrow!
I fit in with other people, but I can not talk. I create pictures, but I can not see. What am I?
Think about something that can be part of a group or community, but lacks the ability to communicate verbally...
A puzzle piece.
No legs have I to dance, No lungs have I to breathe, No life have I to live or die And yet I do all three. What am I?
Think about something that can be "alive" in a sense, but not in a biological way...
Fire.
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no-body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
Think about something that can be heard and felt, but not seen, and is often associated with the outdoors...
An echo!
I am never quite what I appear to be. Straight-forward I seem, but it's only skin deep, for mystery most often lies beneath my simple speech. Sharpen your wits, open your eyes, look beyond my exteriors, read me backward, forwards, upside down. Think critically and answer the question. What am I?
"Look closely at the words, not just their meaning..."
I am a Riddle!
I do not breathe, but I run and jump. I do not eat, but I swim and stretch. I do not drink, but I sleep and stand. I do not think, but I grow and play. I do not see, but you see me every day. What am I?
Think about something that can be found in nature, is always present, and goes through different stages or forms...
I am a leg.
I can be thin, but not fat; You need me around, I promise not to crowd you; Some use a lot of me, especially if they like to chat. What am I?
Think about something that is essential for communication, and its quantity can vary greatly depending on the context...
Air.
I follow you by day, by night I blend right in but no one sees me except when I'm in the light. What am I?
"Think about something that is always present, yet often overlooked, and whose visibility is dependent on the presence of light..."
A shadow.
I'm always in front of you but you can never see me. What am I?
Think about the direction you're facing...
The future.
I can hold you prisoner Or set you free I can swing with ease (Though not from a tree) I have many shapes I have many sizes Yet, 'til we shake hands I'll hide my surprises. What am I?
Think about something you might find in your pocket or purse, and how it can be used to both restrict and liberate...
A door.
Squeeze me and I cry tears as red as flesh, but my heart is made of stone. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, and the "tears" it produces when squeezed...
A cherry.
I start with a "p" and ends with "o-r-n" and I'm a major player in the film industry. What am I?
Think iconic Hollywood sign and a legendary studio that's been producing movies for over a century...
Popcorn.
I am a box that holds keys without locks, yet they can unlock your soul. What am I?
"Think about something you might find in a music room..."
A Piano.
A thousand colored folds stretch toward the sky, Atop a tender strand, Rising from the land, 'Til killed by maiden's hand, Perhaps a token of love, perhaps to say goodbye. What am I?
Think delicate, think fragile, think something often associated with emotions and gestures...
A flower.
I repeat only the last word you say. The more I repeat, the softer I got. I cannot be seen but can be heard. What am I?
Think about the sounds you make when you speak, and how they change when you say them repeatedly...
An Echo.
I'm always in charge, I'm never in debt. I'm known as the first amongst all my kind. I'm found within cars, But never in buses. I'm not used in Mexico, I'm used in Palestine. What am I?
Think about the dashboard of a car, and a specific letter that is always "in charge" or "first" in a particular sequence...
The letter A.
Every night, I'm told what to do. And every morning, I do what you tell me to do. But you still get mad at me and hit me. What am I?
Think about an object that receives instructions or settings at night, and then carries out those instructions in the morning, but is often "punished" or corrected by its user despite doing its job...
An alarm clock.
I can hurt, I can help, I'm kind, Sometimes I'm not, I can be said, You can hear me, Yet you can't see neither touch me. What am I?
Think about the power of words...
Word(s).
With pointed fangs, I sit in wait, With piercing force, I dole out fate, Over bloodless victims proclaiming its might, Eternally joining in a single bite. What am I?
"Think about a common object that is often used to 'join' things together, and has a 'bite' that can be quite strong..."
A Stapler.
Forward and forward I go, never looking back. My limit no one knows, more of me do they lack. Like a river I do flow, and an eagle I fly. Now can you guess, what am I?
Think about something that constantly moves forward, has no clear end or limit, and is often associated with freedom and movement...
Time. I am time!
I'm made of eight letters, But hold a ninth inside; Pay a very small fee, And send me for a ride. What am I?
Think about something you might find in your pocket or purse, and what you might do with it to send it somewhere...
An Envelope.
I'm in the book, but not on any leaf; I'm in the mouth, but not in lip or teeth; I'm in the atmosphere, but never in the air; I wait on every one, but never on a pair; I am with you wherever you may go; And every thing you do I'm sure to know; Though when you did it I should not be there, Yet when 'twas done, you'd find me in the chair.What am I?
Think about words that are often associated with presence, observation, and recording, and how they might relate to the different scenarios described in the riddle.
The letter O.
If you see me, I see you. If you move, then I'll move too. When you touch me, I touch you. I do everything you do except for one thing. No matter how hard I try, I can never speak. What am I?
You're always facing your opponent in this relationship...
Your reflection in a mirror.
I'm under your face, I'm outside your mind; A biological case, Pressure brings pain sometimes. What am I?
Think about a part of your body that is often affected by pressure and can be painful at times...
Your skull.
I always come in second, but I always finish sooner than anyone else. What am I?
Think about a competition or a race where there's a clear winner and a runner-up...
February.
You don't always see me, but I am always there. Not always where you are, but always somewhere. You cannot see through the opposite of me, but I will always be a help for you to see. I'm at the end of where cars go through. Flip a switch and I'm there for you. What am I?
"Think about the road, and the tools that help you navigate through it..."
Light. Explanation: Somewhere in the world, there is always daylight. You can't see through darkness, which is the opposite of light. It is easier to see through light. There is always light at the end of a tunnel. Flip a light switch and light is there. I hope you enjoyed this riddle!
I am hollow, I die if you touch me. What am I?
Think about something that is fragile and can be easily destroyed or "killed" if it comes into contact with something else...
A bubble!
I weaken all men for hours each day. I show you strange visions while you are away. I take you by night, by day take you back, None suffer to have me, but do from my lack. What am I?
You're often found in the darkest of places, yet you're a common companion to many...
Sleep.
I turn around once. What is out will not get in. I turn around again. What is in will not get out. What am I?
Think about something you use every day, that has a rotating mechanism, and its purpose is to control the flow of something...
A Key.
I am lighter than air but a hundred people cannot lift me. Careful, I am fragile. What am I?
Think about something that takes up a lot of space, but doesn't have much physical weight...
Bubbles.
If you eat me, you will die. If you drink me, you will die. I am greater than God, worst than the Devil. What am I?
Think about something that can be both consumed and has a powerful, even ominous, presence...
Nothing. If you eat nothing, you will die. If you drink nothing, you will die. Nothing is greater then God. Nothing is worst then the Devil.
I am a rock group that has 4 members, all of whom are dead, one of which was assasinated. What am I?
Think "legendary" and "historical"...
Mount Rushmore. Get it, rock group?
You can't see me, just as the person next to you can't see theirs. Of course the only way that you can see me, is through a mirror. What am I?
"Look inward, but not literally..."
I'm your reflection.
I'm flat when I'm new. I'm fat when you use me. I release my gas when something sharp touches me. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a bike or a car...
A balloon.
I can bring tears to your eyes; resurrect the dead, make you smile, and reverse time. I form in an instant but last a lifetime. What am I?
"Think about something that can evoke strong emotions and have a lasting impact, yet is fleeting in its existence..."
A Memory.
I like to twirl my body but keep my head up high, after I go in, everything becomes tight. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a sewing kit...
A screw.
I can be short and sometimes hot. When displayed, I rarely impress. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a wall, but it's not always a work of art...
I am your temper.
Give me food, and I will live; give me water, and I will die. What am I?
Think about something that needs fuel to survive, but too much of a certain liquid can extinguish it...
Fire!
I'm so fast you can't see me, Though everyone sees straight through me, I don't stop until the day you die. What am I?
"Think about something that is always moving, yet invisible, and is closely tied to the passage of time..."
A blink of an eye.
I go up, but I never come down. What am I?
Think about something that increases or grows, but once it reaches a certain point, it can't be decreased or returned to its original state...
Your age!
I'm weak, but I'm strong. I have no powers, but I'm powerful. What am I?
Think about something that can be fragile and easily broken, yet can also have a profound impact or influence...
Feelings.
A skin have I, more eyes than one. I can be very nice when I am done. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, often used for cooking or baking...
A potato.
If you break me I do not stop working, If you touch me I may be snared, If you lose me nothing will matter. What am I?
Think about something that's often associated with a thread, but not always literally...
Your heart.
Ice melts when heated up. But I solidify when I'm heated up. What am I?
Think about something that changes its state from liquid to solid when its temperature increases, a process that's opposite to what happens with ice...
An egg.