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.

Two Arms, but Fingers None

I have two arms, but fingers none. I have two feet, but cannot run. I carry well, but I have found I carry best with my feet off the ground. What am I?

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One Left

Name a 7 letter word, from which if you take out 4 letters, you will have 1 left?

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Bought by the Yard

What is bought by the yard and worn by the foot?

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Timepiece That Needs No Winding

What is the timepiece that needs no winding?

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Runs and Runs

It runs and runs but can never flee. It is often watched, yet never sees. When long it brings boredom, when short it brings fear. What is it?

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