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.

Answer I Give Is Yes

The answer I give is yes, but what I mean is no. What was the question?

Riddle Answer

What is made of wood, but can’t be sawed?

Riddle Answer

The combined age of Jack and John is 49. Jack is twice as old, as John was when Jack was as old as John is now. How old are the brothers?

Riddle Answer

Almost everyone sees me without noticing me. For what is beyond is what he or she seeks. What am I?

Riddle Answer

I cover up what is real and hide what is true, but sometimes bring out the courage in you. What am I?

Riddle Answer