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.

Beggar’s Brother

A beggar’s brother died, but the man who died had no brother. How could that be?

Riddle Answer

One Eye but Cannot See

What has one eye but cannot see?

Riddle Answer

Ex-Spouse’s Relation

What do you call your ex-spouse’s former daughter-in-law’s first husband’s daughter?

Riddle Answer

Your Father’s Only Sister’s Sister-in-law

What relation would your father’s only sister’s sister-in-law be to you?

Riddle Answer

Go Around in Circles

I go around in circles, but always straight ahead. Never complain, no matter where I am led. What am I?

Riddle Answer