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.

Yesterday Was Tomorrow

Samuel said, “I wish yesterday was tomorrow so that today would be Friday.” What day did Samuel say this on?

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Made of Wood

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

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Cover up What Is Real

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

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Seeks What Is Beyond

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

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Brothers Jack and John

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?

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