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.

A is the Father of B

A is the father of B. But B is not the son of A. How is that possible?

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Empty the Bathtub

A bathtub is full of water. If you have a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket, what’s the easiest way to empty the bathtub?

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Clock That Works Best

Which clock works best, the one that loses a minute a day, or the one that doesn’t work at all?

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Name of 7th Child

A pregnant lady named her children: Dominique, Regis, Michelle, Fawn, Sophie and Lara. What will she name her next child? Jessica, Katie, Abby or Tilly?

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Fly in Tea

A woman was horrified to find a fly in her tea. The waiter took her cup and went into the kitchen and returned with a fresh cup of tea. She shouted, “You brought me the same cup of tea!” How did she know?

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