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.

One Word in This Sentence Is Misspelled

One word in this sentence is misspelled. What word is it?

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Adding up to 15

How can you place the numbers 1 through 9 in a 3×3 grid such that every row, column, and the two diagonals all add up to 15?

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Coat Put on When Wet

What kind of coat can only be put on when wet?

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Always On the Ground

What is always on the ground but never dirty?

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Uncle’s Sister

If your uncle’s sister is not your aunt, then who is she to you?

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