Short Riddles

Short riddles with answers are most often just one or two sentences long. But don’t be fooled, these short riddles could be very tricky as well.

Whiter When Dirtier

What gets whiter the dirtier it gets?

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Everyone Has It and No One Can Lose It

Everyone has it and no one can lose it. What is it?

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Told What to Do

Every night I’m told what to do, and each morning I do what I’m told. But I still don’t escape your scold. What am I?

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Better than the Best Thing and Worse than the Worst Thing

What’s better than the best thing and worse than the worst thing?

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26 Letters

Which word contains 26 letters but only three syllables?

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