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.

4 Eyes

What has 4 eyes but cannot see?

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What common 11-letter word is always spelled incorrectly?

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

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

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