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WHAT AM I RIDDLES

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Here are some cool facts about riddles that may help get those brain juices flowing:

"What am I" riddles are one of the oldest types of riddle, and are seen in various pieces of historical literature.

Many teachers love to use riddles of the "What am I" variety, to help make sure their students are paying attention and engaging in the lessons.

These types of riddles are some of the most common, and some of the most frustrating.

African scholar Isidore Okpewho defines the riddle as a problem or puzzle is presented by a statement, and also when a response is offered in response to this problem or challenge.

Mind tricks in the form of riddle almost always attempt to swindle it's audience with tricky wordplay.

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You Caught Me First At Home Riddle

You caught me first at home but over the years you form me in school. What am I?

You caught me first at home but over the years you form me in school. What am I?

Hint:

Knowledge and Skills

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School Riddles Riddles For Students

Solved: 51%

You See Me Once In A Year Twice In A Week Riddle

You see me once in a year twice in a week but never in a day. What am I?

You see me once in a year twice in a week but never in a day. What am I?

Hint:

The letter E

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Riddles For High School Students

Solved: 68%

I Am Normally Below You Riddle

Im a 5 letter word.
I am normally below you,
If you remove my 1st letter you will find me above you,
If you remove my 1st & 2 letters, you cant see me.
What am I?

Im a 5 letter word.
I am normally below you,
If you remove my 1st letter you will find me above you,
If you remove my 1st & 2 letters, you cant see me.
What am I?

Hint:

A chair

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Scavenger Hunt Riddles

Solved: 53%

I Shrink Smaller Every Time I Take A Bath Riddle

I shrink smaller every time I take a bath. What am I?

I shrink smaller every time I take a bath. What am I?

Hint:

Soap

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Easy Riddles For Kids

Solved: 70%

I Have A Face But No Eyes Riddle

I have a face but no eyes, hands but no arms. What am I?

I have a face but no eyes, hands but no arms. What am I?

Hint:

Clock

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One Answer Riddles

Solved: 61%

I Have Seas Without Water Riddle

I have seas without water, coast without sand, towns without people, mountains without land. What am I?

I have seas without water, coast without sand, towns without people, mountains without land. What am I?

Hint:

A map.

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Travel Riddles Scavenger Hunt Riddles

Solved: 60%

I Am Food That Explodes Riddle

I am a food that explodes. But long before I explode, I am already dead. I can be small, I can be big, and I can be fragrant. My name is literal. What am I?

I am a food that explodes. But long before I explode, I am already dead. I can be small, I can be big, and I can be fragrant. My name is literal. What am I?

Hint:

Popcorn

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Solved: 64%

I Am The Reason You Run Riddle

I am the reason you run. I am the reason you scream. I am the cause of your pain. I am a cage from which you will never be free.

What am I?

I am the reason you run. I am the reason you scream. I am the cause of your pain. I am a cage from which you will never be free.

What am I?

Hint:

Your body.

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Solved: 61%

When You Buy Me I Am Costly Riddle

When you buy me I am costly, but the only use I have is just hanging.

What am I?

When you buy me I am costly, but the only use I have is just hanging.

What am I?

Hint:

Earrings.

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Valentines Day Riddles

Solved: 51%

I Can Be Stolen Or Given Away Riddle

I can be stolen or given away and you'll live but you can't live without me. What am I?

I can be stolen or given away and you'll live but you can't live without me. What am I?

Hint:

Your heart

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Valentines Day Riddles

Solved: 81%

My Age No Longer Sits On A Calendar Riddle

My age no longer sits on a calendar. I function when needed thats if my hands have not given up. A landmark and even a part of history. What am I?

My age no longer sits on a calendar. I function when needed thats if my hands have not given up. A landmark and even a part of history. What am I?

Hint:

Time

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One Answer Riddles

Solved: 56%

They Fill Me Up And You Empty Me Riddle

They fill me up and you empty me, almost everyday; if you raise my arm, I work the opposite way. What am I?

They fill me up and you empty me, almost everyday; if you raise my arm, I work the opposite way. What am I?

Hint:

A mailbox.

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Solved: 44%

I Can Be Short And Sometimes Hot Riddle

I can be short and sometimes hot. When displayed, I rarely impress. What am I?

I can be short and sometimes hot. When displayed, I rarely impress. What am I?

Hint:

A temper

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Solved: 58%

I Make Marks Wherever I Go Riddle

I usually wear a yellow coat. I usually have a dark head. I make marks wherever I go.

What am I?

I usually wear a yellow coat. I usually have a dark head. I make marks wherever I go.

What am I?

Hint:

A pencil.

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Middle School Riddles

Solved: 55%

I Shave Everyday Riddle

I shave everyday but my beard is the same. What am I?

I shave everyday but my beard is the same. What am I?

Hint:

A Barber

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Riddles For Men

Solved: 63%

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