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.

25 Coins to Make a Dollar

I have 25 coins that are made up of dimes (10¢), nickels (5¢) and pennies (1¢). They add up to a dollar. How many coins of each do I have?

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Add 2 to 11 and Get 1

When can you add 2 to 11 and get 1 as the correct answer?

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Throw out When You Want to Use It

You throw it out when you want to use it, but take in when you don’t want to use it? What is it?

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Black When Bought Red When Used

What is black when bought, red when used, and gray when you throw it away?

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What Makes My Left Hand My Right Hand

What makes my left hand, my right hand?

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