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.

Four Wings

I have four wings, but cannot fly. I never laugh and never cry. On the same spot I’m always found, toiling away with little sound. What am I?

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Head Is Outside

I hide but my head is outside. What am I?

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Higher Without a Head

What is higher without a head than with it?

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Square Ring

Which ring is square?

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Never Far From Home

I am found in the sea and on land but I do not walk or swim. I travel by foot but I am toeless. No matter where I go, I’m never far from home. What am I?

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