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.

Empty the Bathtub

A bathtub is full of water. If you have a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket, what’s the easiest way to empty the bathtub?

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5 Apples in a Basket

A basket contains 5 apples. Do you know how to divide them among 5 kids so that each one has an apple and one apple stays in the basket?

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A is the Father of B

A is the father of B. But B is not the son of A. How is that possible?

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Clock That Works Best

Which clock works best, the one that loses a minute a day, or the one that doesn’t work at all?

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Name of 7th Child

A pregnant lady named her children: Dominique, Regis, Michelle, Fawn, Sophie and Lara. What will she name her next child? Jessica, Katie, Abby or Tilly?

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