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.

No More than a Month Old

It’s been around for millions of years, but it’s no more than a month old. What is it?

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Keep after Giving It to Someone Else

What is it that you can keep after giving it to someone else?

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He Who Has It Doesn’t Tell It

He who has it doesn’t tell it. He who takes it doesn’t know it. He who knows it doesn’t want it. What is it?

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Walks on Its Head All Day

What walks on its head all day?

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88 Keys

What has 88 keys but cannot open a single door?

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