TRICKY RIDDLES

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Tricky riddles have an extensive history in the history of man. Here are a few interesting facts about the art of riddle:
  • The mere definition of what a riddle actually is, is a subject that has caused debates between scholars for thousands of years.
  • One of the most famous riddle enthusiasts known to man is a scholar from Ancient Greece known as Archimedes.
  • Many in western cultures argue that there are only two types of riddle, while many in the Eastern world believe that there are 3 or more.
  • A popular biblical riddle is found in the old testament book of Judges.
  • Riddles have been used in some the best selling books ever, including J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit."
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    A Windless Day Riddle

    Hint:
    At the beginning, it was said that "It was a hot and windless day," yet at the end, it is said that "The flag was waving back and forth". Had it been windless, the flag would have been limp.
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    Electric Train Travel Riddle

    Hint:
    There is no smoke coming from electric trains.
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    Tomorrow Riddle

    Hint:
    Monday. Thursday's tomorrow is Friday, making the day after, Saturday. So today is Sunday.
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    The Innocent Murderer Riddle

    Hint:
    The exterminator!
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    Traveling On A Monday Riddle

    Hint:
    His horse's name was Monday.
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    The Riddle Of Sphinx

    Hint:
    A person: ("Legs" is a metaphor for hands and knees in the first description and two legs and a cane in the last.)
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    Strawberry Jam Stain Riddle

    Hint:
    The maid was lying. There are no corners in a circular house.
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    The Scene Of The Crime Riddle

    Hint:
    The police did not tell him the location of the crime scene but he arrived at the correct place.
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    Left On A Bus Riddle

    Hint:
    The knight was left on the bus.
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    Apples In A Basket Riddle

    Hint:
    The answer is that one girl took the basket. She took the last apple while it was in the basket.
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    Every Single Person Riddle

    Hint:
    The married people are still alive because every SINGLE person dies.
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    Girl's Best Friend.

    Hint: Diamonds are made of this element.
    Carbon.
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    Pie Ingredients Riddle

    Hint:
    Your teeth!
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    Cars, Knives And Wives Riddle

    Hint:
    He never asked the cop where the scene of the crime was, so they knew that he had murdered his wife.
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    Not A Drug Riddle

    Hint:
    Love
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    1. What do you call a dinosaur who is always late? A stegosnorus!

    2. Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!

    3. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a shark? Frostbite!

    4. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!

    5. What did one toilet say to the other? You look flushed!

    6. How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together!

    7. What did the grape say when it was stepped on? Nothing, it just let out a little wine!

    8. Why do cows have hooves instead of feet? Because they lactose!

    9. How do you know if a joke is a dad joke? It becomes apparent.

    10. Why did the bacon break up with the tomato? Because it couldn't ketchup!

    11. Why did the hipster drown? He walked on the lake before it was cool.

    12. Why did the computer go to the doctor? It had a virus.

    13. What did the left eye say to the right eye? Between us, something smells.

    14. Why did the baker rob the bank? He kneaded the dough.

    15. How do you catch a squirrel? Climb up a tree and act like a nut.

    16. Why did the broom go to bed? It was swept off its feet.

    17. What do you call a cow that plays an instrument? A moo-sician.

    18. Why couldn't the bicycle stand up by itself? It was two-tired.

    19. What did the farmer say when he lost his tractor? "Where's my tractor?"

    20. Why did the banana go to the doctor? because it wasn't peeling well.

    21. What do you call a camel with three humps? PREGNANT!

    22. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.

    23. What do you call a guy who never farts in public? A private tooter.

    24. How do you make a tissue dance? Put a little boogey in it.

    25. Why did the duck go to the psychiatrist? To get to the other side.

    26. Why did the tomato go out with the prune? Because it couldn't get a date.

    27. What's the difference between a poorly dressed man on a trampoline and a well-dressed man on a trampoline? Attire.

    28. I have a photographic memory but I always forget to load the film.

    29. How do you organize a space party? You planet.

    30. Why did the grapefruit break up with the orange? It just wasn't his zest.

    31. What do you call a stone that can play music? A rock band.

    32. What is it called when a cat wins a dog show? A cat-has-trophy!

    33. Why did the tomato leave the party early? Because it saw the salad dressing.

    34. Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide.

    35. What's the difference between a snowman and a snowwoman? Snowballs.

    36. What did one wall say to another wall? "I'll meet you at the corner."

    37. Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.

    38. Why did the toilet paper roll down the hill? To get to the bottom.

    39. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.

    40. Why do seagulls fly over the sea? Because if they flew over the bay, they’d be bagels.

    41. Why was the cell phone wearing glasses? Because it lost all its contacts.

    42. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.

    43. What do you do when you see a spaceman? You park, man.

    44. What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.

    45. What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.

    46. I can't believe I got fired from the calendar factory. All I did was take a day off!

    47. Why don't ants get sick? They have tiny ant-bodies.

    48. I used to play piano by ear, but now I use my hands.

    49. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire? Frostbite.

    50. Why do ghosts love elevators? It lifts their spirits!
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