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?

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One Eye but Cannot See

What has one eye but cannot see?

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

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

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Ex-Spouse’s Relation

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

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Man Driving a Black Truck

A man was driving a black truck. His lights were off. The moon was not out. Up ahead, a woman was crossing the street. How did he see her?

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