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.

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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Made of Wood

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

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Find Me in a Calendar

I am a fruit. I am tasty and provide lots of energy. You can also find me in a calendar. What am I?

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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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Kind of Umbrella

What kind of umbrella do most people carry on a rainy day?

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