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.

You Can Hold It

You can hold it without using your hands or arms. What is it?

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Through the Keyhole

What always comes into a house through the keyhole?

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Almost Nobody Takes It

Almost everyone needs it, asks for it, gives it, but almost nobody takes it. What is it?

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Change for a Dollar

What is the largest amount of money in US coins you can have without being able to make change for a dollar?

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Grows When It Eats

What grows when it eats, but dies when it drinks?

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