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Hard Riddles For Children
Maybe What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs? A clock.
Or What goes up and doesnt come back down? Your age.
Were sure you think of the easy, simple riddles we all know and love. Well, with this collection of hard kid riddles, were sure to change the way you look at riddles for children.
We have collected a wide range of the most challenging riddles for kids from all around the internet. We have hard kid riddles in science and math for teachers wanting to test their students, long hard riddles for kids as well as the well-known what am I? riddles that everyone is familiar with.
These hard riddles for children are definitely sure to stretch those little brains, but a little challenge never hurt anyone, right? Enjoy solving the brain teasers below with your kids or students!
Two Ships Riddle
Hint:
The first ship!
First ship = d/35 + d/35 = 2d/35 = 0.0571d
Second ship = d/30 = d/40 = 70d/1200 = 0.058 Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
First ship = d/35 + d/35 = 2d/35 = 0.0571d
Second ship = d/30 = d/40 = 70d/1200 = 0.058 Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
Two Ships Riddle
Two ships leave the port of San Diego, both sailing for the distant shores of Japan. Each ship plans to travel the same route, spending a two-week stopover in Tokyo before returning to California. The first ship churns through the sea at 35 miles per hour throughout the entire journey. The second ship moves slower, at just 30 mph. After two weeks in Tokyo, the captain of the second ship decides to run at a faster pace, moving at 40 mph for the entire return trip. Which ship arrives in San Diego first?
Hint:
The first ship!
First ship = d/35 + d/35 = 2d/35 = 0.0571d
Second ship = d/30 = d/40 = 70d/1200 = 0.058 Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
First ship = d/35 + d/35 = 2d/35 = 0.0571d
Second ship = d/30 = d/40 = 70d/1200 = 0.058 Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
What Has Feet But No Legs Riddle
Hint:
A snail or a measuring device (like a yard stick or tape measure). A snails foot is a muscle that allows it to move, and measuring devices have feet on them to measure distance. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
YES NO
What Happens Once In A Lifetime Riddle
Hint:
Some Think I Have Five Siblings Here Riddle
Hint:
With Eyes That See I Cant Be Found Riddle
Hint:
Mr And Mrs Mustard Have 6 Daughters Riddle
Hint:
There are nine Mustards in the family. Since each daughter shares the same brother, there are six girls, one boy and Mr. and Mrs. Mustard. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
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Two Flies Are On The Porch
Hint:
Ducks On Ducks
There are 2 ducks in front of 2 other ducks.
There are 2 ducks behind 2 other ducks.
There are 2 ducks beside 2 other ducks.
How many ducks are there?
There are 2 ducks behind 2 other ducks.
There are 2 ducks beside 2 other ducks.
How many ducks are there?
Hint:
Almost Blind Riddle
Without a bridle, or a saddle, across a thing I ride a-straddle. And those I ride, by help of me, though almost blind, are made to see.
What am I?
What am I?
Hint:
Hidden Gems Riddle
Find the names of 10 gems or precious stones hidden in the following story. Each one spans at least two words.
Sir Gade rode toward a castle atop a zebra at a steady gallop, a long way from home. He arrived at the gate and the keeper knelt in shame. Thy steed must be tired. Sir Gade replied, I am on direct orders from the King. Let me through. A cougar, nettled by the noise, emerged from a shrub. You must save me! cried the gate man. Sir Gade, eyes filled with rancor, alighted and gazed toward the sky. An item fell from his cloak as drove his sword into the cougars spine. Let me pass! cried Sir Gade. The gate keeper, stunned from his saga, tentatively opened the gate, then retrieved the fallen item.
Sir Gade rode toward a castle atop a zebra at a steady gallop, a long way from home. He arrived at the gate and the keeper knelt in shame. Thy steed must be tired. Sir Gade replied, I am on direct orders from the King. Let me through. A cougar, nettled by the noise, emerged from a shrub. You must save me! cried the gate man. Sir Gade, eyes filled with rancor, alighted and gazed toward the sky. An item fell from his cloak as drove his sword into the cougars spine. Let me pass! cried Sir Gade. The gate keeper, stunned from his saga, tentatively opened the gate, then retrieved the fallen item.
Hint:
1. topaz atop a zebra
2. opal gallop, a long
3. amethyst shame. Thy steed
4. diamond replied, I am on direct
5. garnet cougar, nettled
6. ruby shrub. You
7. coral rancor, alighted
8. kyanite sky. An item
9. spinel spine. Let
10. agate saga, tentatively Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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2. opal gallop, a long
3. amethyst shame. Thy steed
4. diamond replied, I am on direct
5. garnet cougar, nettled
6. ruby shrub. You
7. coral rancor, alighted
8. kyanite sky. An item
9. spinel spine. Let
10. agate saga, tentatively Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
A Game Of Dodge Ball Riddle
If the order of throwing is you, John, then Tom; what should you do to have the best chance of winning?
Hint:
Miss the first time on purpose.
If you try to hit John and do. Then Tom goes next and he will hit you and you will lose for sure. If you aim at Tom and hit him then John will go for you. If you miss on your first turn John will go for Tom for sure because he is a stronger player. If he hits him then it's just you and John, but you are going first. If he misses him then Tom will hit John and it will be just you and Tom, but again in this case you are going first. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
If you try to hit John and do. Then Tom goes next and he will hit you and you will lose for sure. If you aim at Tom and hit him then John will go for you. If you miss on your first turn John will go for Tom for sure because he is a stronger player. If he hits him then it's just you and John, but you are going first. If he misses him then Tom will hit John and it will be just you and Tom, but again in this case you are going first. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
The Pet Shop Parrot
Hint:
A Boy At The Carnival
A boy was at a carnival and went to a booth where a man said to the boy, "If I write your exact weight on this piece of paper then you have to give me $50, but if I cannot, I will pay you $50."
The boy looked around and saw no scale so he agrees, thinking no matter what the carny writes he'll just say he weighs more or less.
In the end the boy ended up paying the man $50. How did the man win the bet?
The boy looked around and saw no scale so he agrees, thinking no matter what the carny writes he'll just say he weighs more or less.
In the end the boy ended up paying the man $50. How did the man win the bet?
Hint:
The man did exactly as he said he would and wrote "your exact weight" on the paper. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
YES NO
The Big Metal Box Riddle
In a cave there is a treasure within a big metal box with a lock on it. There is also a monster in the cave that has two keys with him; one gold and the other silver. The monster will give you only one chance to open the lock using one of the keys. If the box doesnt open, the monster will kill you. Since the monster is a bit helpful it would give you a clue in finding out the correct key. Can you choose the correct key by deciphering the below clue?
A GKOY OEPD LYEO DCNO EAAR NNN
A GKOY OEPD LYEO DCNO EAAR NNN
Hint:
The gold key will open the lock.
The clue says A Golden Key Can Open Any Door. Decipher the message by taking the first letter of each word, then the second letter of each word, then the third letter and so on to construct the sentence. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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The clue says A Golden Key Can Open Any Door. Decipher the message by taking the first letter of each word, then the second letter of each word, then the third letter and so on to construct the sentence. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
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1. Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems!
2. Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn't peeling well!
3. Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!
4. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
5. Why did the cookie go to the doctor? Because it felt crummy!
6. Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide!
7. Why did the dog go to school? To get a "puppy" degree!
8. Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired!
9. Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert? Because it was already stuffed!
10. Why did the strawberry cry? Because it had a jam-packed schedule!
11. Why is six afraid of seven? Because seven eight nine!
12. Why did the cow go to outer space? To see the moooon!
13. Why did the bee get married? Because he found his honeys!
14. Why did the scissors never leave the house? Because they were afraid to run with the blades!
15. Why did the grape stop in the middle of the road? Because he ran out of juice!
16. Why did the pine trees get into a fight? Because they were in a cone-flict!
17. Why did the snowman go to the beach? To catch some rays!
18. Why did the pencil check its watch? To see if it had a point!
19. Why did the caterpillar take the bus? Because it wanted to see the world before it became a butterfly!
20. Why did the astronaut break up with his girlfriend? He needed more space!
21. Why did the apple go to college? To get cider smarter!
22. Why did the firefighter wear red suspenders? To keep his pants up while he slid down the pole!
23. Why did the cookie go to the hospital? It felt crumbly!
24. Why did the hippopotamus run away from the zoo? Because he wanted to become a hoppopotamus!
25. Why did the bicycle fall asleep? Because it was tired!
26. Why did the egg cross the road? To get to the frying pan on the other side!
27. Why did the orange stop in the middle of the road? Because it ran out of juice!
28. Why did the lion go to the bank? To get a "loan"!
29. Why did the camera go to bed? Because it was tire-d!
30. Why did the cat go to space? To visit the space purr-ogram!
31. Why did the shark take up trumpet? He wanted to form a Jaws-band!
32. Why did the computer go to the hospital? It had a virus and needed a screen shot!
33. Why did the turtle cross the finish line? To get to the shell-ebration!
34. Why did the banana go out with the prune? Because it couldn't get a date with the apple!
35. Why did the plumber need a bandage? He accidentally pipe himself!
36. Why did the bee buzz around the litter box? It was looking for the BUZZzzzzz!
37. Why did the bear go to the movies by himself? Because he didn't want any pandas!
38. Why did the grape feel like it was being crushed? Because it was in a jam!
39. Why did the elephant paint its toenails red? So it could hide in a cherry tree!
40. Why did the bicycle fall off the cliff? Because it lost its balance!
41. Why did the talking cow go to the library? To get a "moo-sical" book!
42. Why did the banana go to the party? It heard it was a-peeling!
43. Why did the carrot break up with his girlfriend? It was turning into a bitter melon!
44. Why did the book go to the doctor? Because it had too many characters!
45. Why was the tomato blushing? It saw the salad dressing!
46. Why did the ice-cream go to the gym? It wanted to be a sundae body-builder!
47. Why did the frog call his insurance company? He got hit by a car and had extensive g-r-e-e-n-s!
48. Why did the chicken run across the playground? To get to the child on the other slide, er..chloride!
49. Why did the duck cross the basketball court? To get to the other side...out of bounds.
50. Why did the ocean break up with the beach? Because it wanted to see other tides!
1. Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems!
2. Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn't peeling well!
3. Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!
4. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
5. Why did the cookie go to the doctor? Because it felt crummy!
6. Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide!
7. Why did the dog go to school? To get a "puppy" degree!
8. Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired!
9. Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert? Because it was already stuffed!
10. Why did the strawberry cry? Because it had a jam-packed schedule!
11. Why is six afraid of seven? Because seven eight nine!
12. Why did the cow go to outer space? To see the moooon!
13. Why did the bee get married? Because he found his honeys!
14. Why did the scissors never leave the house? Because they were afraid to run with the blades!
15. Why did the grape stop in the middle of the road? Because he ran out of juice!
16. Why did the pine trees get into a fight? Because they were in a cone-flict!
17. Why did the snowman go to the beach? To catch some rays!
18. Why did the pencil check its watch? To see if it had a point!
19. Why did the caterpillar take the bus? Because it wanted to see the world before it became a butterfly!
20. Why did the astronaut break up with his girlfriend? He needed more space!
21. Why did the apple go to college? To get cider smarter!
22. Why did the firefighter wear red suspenders? To keep his pants up while he slid down the pole!
23. Why did the cookie go to the hospital? It felt crumbly!
24. Why did the hippopotamus run away from the zoo? Because he wanted to become a hoppopotamus!
25. Why did the bicycle fall asleep? Because it was tired!
26. Why did the egg cross the road? To get to the frying pan on the other side!
27. Why did the orange stop in the middle of the road? Because it ran out of juice!
28. Why did the lion go to the bank? To get a "loan"!
29. Why did the camera go to bed? Because it was tire-d!
30. Why did the cat go to space? To visit the space purr-ogram!
31. Why did the shark take up trumpet? He wanted to form a Jaws-band!
32. Why did the computer go to the hospital? It had a virus and needed a screen shot!
33. Why did the turtle cross the finish line? To get to the shell-ebration!
34. Why did the banana go out with the prune? Because it couldn't get a date with the apple!
35. Why did the plumber need a bandage? He accidentally pipe himself!
36. Why did the bee buzz around the litter box? It was looking for the BUZZzzzzz!
37. Why did the bear go to the movies by himself? Because he didn't want any pandas!
38. Why did the grape feel like it was being crushed? Because it was in a jam!
39. Why did the elephant paint its toenails red? So it could hide in a cherry tree!
40. Why did the bicycle fall off the cliff? Because it lost its balance!
41. Why did the talking cow go to the library? To get a "moo-sical" book!
42. Why did the banana go to the party? It heard it was a-peeling!
43. Why did the carrot break up with his girlfriend? It was turning into a bitter melon!
44. Why did the book go to the doctor? Because it had too many characters!
45. Why was the tomato blushing? It saw the salad dressing!
46. Why did the ice-cream go to the gym? It wanted to be a sundae body-builder!
47. Why did the frog call his insurance company? He got hit by a car and had extensive g-r-e-e-n-s!
48. Why did the chicken run across the playground? To get to the child on the other slide, er..chloride!
49. Why did the duck cross the basketball court? To get to the other side...out of bounds.
50. Why did the ocean break up with the beach? Because it wanted to see other tides!