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Lateral Thinking Riddles
Lateral thinking riddles are puzzles that combat against any preconceived notions or ideas you may have already drilled into your psyche. These tricky questions are also called thinking riddles because they force readers to think "outside of the box" to get the correct answer.

The solutions to these puzzle types are often inexact or quite the opposite of what a person may expect from a logical standpoint. Essentially, to answer these questions correctly you have to be willing to move away from logical thinking. It is with riddles like these that we help to develop and sharpen our mental abilities.

Are you ready to do some lateral thinking? Remember that each riddle listed in this collection should be read carefully and every clue should be examined just as carefully. This is truly the only determine the right solutions to each problem.

A Man Was Born In 2003 Riddle

Hint:
He was born in hospital room 2003
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I Soar Without Wings Riddle

Hint:
I'm your imagination.
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Angel And Devil Door Riddle

Hint:
Ask either one of them which door "THE OTHER ONE" would tell you was heaven... and that's the hell door.
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Knee Light Light Riddle

Hint:
Neon lights
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If A Plane Crashes On The Border Riddle

Hint:
Nowhere, because the survivors are alive.
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What Happens Once In A Lifetime Riddle

Hint:
The letter M
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I Am A Protector Riddle

Hint:
Sunglasses
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A Man Was To Be Sentenced Riddle

Hint:
"You will sentence me to six years." If that statement was a lie the man would get 6 years which would really make his statement true. If it was true he would only get 4 years rendering the statement false. Refusing to go against his own word the judge decides to let him go.
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What Animal Walks On Four Feet In The Morning Riddle

Hint:
Man (or woman). A baby crawls on all fours, then walks on two legs as an adult and uses two legs and a cane when they’re old.
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A Woman Is Sitting In Her Room At Night Riddle

Hint:
She is reading braille.
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A Man Comes Home From Work Riddle

Hint:
The Man was Blind so he suspects that his wife is in some danger and thus calls the police.
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Riding To Seattle Riddle

Hint:
Your Horse's Name is January 1st 1996!
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Bottled Coin Riddle

Hint:
Push the cork into the bottle and shake the coin out!
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The Longer Line Riddle

Hint:
You draw a shorter line next to it, and it becomes the longer line.
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Black On Black Riddle

Hint:
It was daytime!
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1. I tried to catch some fog earlier, but I mist.

2. Why can't bicycles stand up by themselves? Because they're two-tired.

3. Did you hear about the kidnapping at the playground? They woke up.

4. Why couldn't the bicycle stand up by itself? Because it was two-tired.

5. I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.

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

7. Why did the turkey cross the road twice? To prove he wasn't chicken.

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

9. I'm reading a book on the history of glue. I just can't seem to put it down.

10. A man walked into a bar with a parrot on his shoulder. The bartender asked, "What's the bird for?" The parrot replied, "I'm just here for the beer."

11. Why don't seagulls fly by the bay? Because then they would be bagels.

12. I saw a sign on a store that said "Open 24/7". I went there at 3am and it was closed.

13. Why did the pineapple stop in the middle of the road? Because it ran out of juice.

14. Why did the tomato turn red and start running? Because it saw the ketchup.

15. Why can't you hear a pterodactyl use the bathroom? Because the pee is silent.

16. What do you call a pony with a cough? A little horse.

17. Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn't peeling well.

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

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

20. Why did the coffee file a police report? It got mugged.

21. Why did the tomato turn red? It saw the salad dressing.

22. Why did the cookie go to the doctor? It was feeling crumbly.

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

24. Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts.

25. Why did the grape stop in the middle of the road? It ran out of juice.

26. Why were the math book's eyes red? Because it had too many problems.

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

28. Why was the computer cold? It left its Windows open.

29. What do you call a funny mountain? Hill-arious.

30. Why did the horse leave the bar? He felt a little stirrup.

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

32. Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn't peeling well.

33. Why did the robbers take a shower before they robbed the bank? They wanted to make a clean getaway.

34. Why don't spiders go on the internet? They already have the web.

35. Why don't skeletons go trick-or-treating? They don't have the guts.

36. What do you call it when a snowman has a temper tantrum? A meltdown.

37. What do you call a snobbish criminal that often commits multiple robberies in the same place? A thief who is stuck up.

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

39. Why did the computer keep sneezing? It had a virus.

40. Why did the tomato turn into a fruit punch? Because it saw the pitcher.

41. What do you call a robot that likes to tell jokes? Laugh-a-tron.

42. Why do fish live in salt water? Because pepper makes them sneeze.

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

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

45. Why did the bicycle fall over? It couldn't keep its balance.

46. Why did the tomato turn into a grape? It got squished.

47. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a freezer? Frostbite.

48. Why did the baker go to therapy? He kneaded help.

49. Why can't you trust atoms? Because they make up everything.

50. Why was the cookie sad? Because it was feeling crumbly.
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