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.

Scale That Does Not Weigh

My scale is something that does not weigh in grams, ounces, or pounds. However, I may be heavy or light. What am I?

Riddle Answer

I have got three eyes and all are in a straight line. When my red eye opens, everything freezes. What am I?

Riddle Answer

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

Riddle Answer

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

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