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.

Emma, Willy and Ginny

Emma is Willy’s niece, but she’s not Ginny’s niece, even though Ginny is Willy’s sister and Willy isn’t married. How is Emma related to Ginny?

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In 1990, a person is 15 years old. In 1995, that same person is 10 years old. How can this be?

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I have a ring but no fingers. I used to stay still all the time but nowadays I follow you around. What am I?

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How can you physically stand behind your father while he is standing behind you?

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There are two brothers whose combined age is eleven years. One is ten years older than the other. What are their ages?

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