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.

Five Letters But One Left When Two Removed

What five letter word can you take away two letters and have one remaining?

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4 Eyes

What has 4 eyes but cannot see?

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Three Stoves, One Match

You have three stoves: a gas stove, a wood stove, and a coal stove, but only one match. Which should you light first?

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Unpunishable Crime

A certain crime is punishable if attempted but not punishable if committed. What is it?

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Room With No Doors or Windows

What kind of room has no doors or windows?

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